In 2020, the composer and musicologist Martin Iddon and the pianist Philip Thomas published a 400-page monograph outlining, in extraordinary detail, the genesis and the substance of one of John Cage’s most enigmatic compositions: the Concert for Piano and Orchestra (1957-58). In this episode, Martin Iddon reveals why this single work exerts such a powerful draw, 60 years after its premiere.
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Philip Thomas explains the piano part, 'Solo for Piano'
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Podcast artwork photograph © 2019 Philippe Stirnweiss
In 2020, the composer and musicologist Martin Iddon and the pianist Philip Thomas published a 400-page monograph outlining, in extraordinary detail, the genesis and the substance of one of John Cage’s most enigmatic compositions: the Concert for Piano and Orchestra (1957-58). In this episode, Martin Iddon reveals why this single work exerts such a powerful draw, 60 years after its premiere.
EPISODE LINKS
Philip Thomas explains the piano part, 'Solo for Piano'
Download the 'Solo for Piano’ app
Order Martin Iddon’s latest CD
Order the book
Martin Iddon’s website
Philip Thomas’ website
SUPPORT THIS PODCAST
Patreon
Donorbox
ORDER SAMUEL ANDREYEV’S NEWEST RELEASE
Iridescent Notation
LINKS
YouTube channel
Official Website
Twitter
Instagram
Edition Impronta, publisher of Samuel Andreyev’s scores
EPISODE CREDITS
Podcast artwork photograph © 2019 Philippe Stirnweiss