Moments of Silence Are Music, From Beethoven to John Cage
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Moments without sound are considered music, referencing composers from Beethoven to John Cage. John Cage's "4'33"", where a pianist plays nothing for over four minutes, was once performed seriously in Tel Aviv. The article explores the musicality of silence.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Moments of silence are considered music, from Beethoven to John Cage.
- John Cage's "4'33"" involves a pianist sitting silently for 4 minutes and 33 seconds.
- The avant-garde piece "4'33"" was performed in Tel Aviv around 50 years ago.
- The concept of silence as music is open to jokes and interpretations.
Moments devoid of sound can be considered music, drawing parallels from composers like Beethoven to the avant-garde John Cage. Cage's "4'33"", a piece where a pianist sits at a piano for four minutes and 33 seconds without playing, was once taken seriously by innovative circles, even being performed in Tel Aviv about 50 years ago. While the concept is easy to joke about, with predictable humor, the article suggests that even these silent periods hold musical significance.