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Complete John Cage Edition 14: Sonatas and Interludes (mode50)

by John Cage

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1.
Sonata #1 03:03
2.
Sonata #2 02:05
3.
Sonata #3 02:37
4.
Sonata #4 02:01
5.
First Interlude 03:43
6.
Sonata #5 01:59
7.
Sonata #6 02:46
8.
Sonata #7 02:16
9.
Sonata #8 03:20
10.
Second Interlude 04:30
11.
Third Interlude 02:37
12.
Sonata #9 04:19
13.
Sonata #10 03:04
14.
Sonata #11 04:09
15.
Sonata #12 03:25
16.
Fourth Interlude 02:37
17.
Sonata #13 04:07
18.
Sonata #14 & 15, Gemini 06:31
19.
Sonata #16 04:53

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This recording by German pianist Philipp Vandré (a new music specialist who has performed with Ensemble Modern, Frankfurt Radio Symphony, and his own Turfan Ensemble) is unique. It is the first recording to use the smaller Steinway "O"-type piano (the same type of piano Cage composed the Sonatas and Interludes on) rather than the commonly used grand-piano. Cage gives a detailed table of preparations for the strings and the objects to be used, including the exact placement of these objects, in direct relation to the length of the strings of the "O" piano. Vandré learned these details from the late Yvar Mikhashoff, who received this information from Cage. Because the location of the preparations is different on a larger piano, they have the effect of making the strings sound lower on a larger instrument. The choice of the piano, therefore, has an immediate effect on the sound of the prepared strings.
Vandré consulted with Cage's publisher clarifying some subtle details and discrepancies in the published score, making new corrections and choices which are also recorded for the first time. These details, combined with Vandré's thoughtful choice of preparations and loving approach to the music, make this the definitive recording of the Sonatas and Interludes.

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released February 6, 1996

Philipp Vandré, prepared piano

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