Sorceress of the new piano
Description
Through personal interviews with Tan and various composers, critics and colleagues, Sorceress of the new piano explores Margaret Leng Tan's career as a pianist, her work with John Cage, and her development as a toy piano virtuoso. The maverick of the piano contains complete performances of seven works, principally by John Cage; some filmed during stage performances.
Runtime
140 min
Subjects
- Toy piano music (2)
- Prepared piano music (2)
- Monologues with music (Musique concre`te) (1)
- Piano music (162)
Contributor
Genre
Date of Publication
2008
Database
Alexander Street
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