When and where was John Cage born?
John Milton Cage Jr. was born on the 5th of September 1912 at Good Samaritan Hospital in downtown Los Angeles.
Questions about John Cage
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who taught John Cage composition in New York City?
Arnold Schoenberg taught John Cage composition after receiving advice from Henry Cowell and offering free lessons despite Cage's poverty.
What is the significance of the premiere date for 4′33″ by John Cage?
The premiere of 4′33″ took place on the 29th of August 1952 at Woodstock New York performed by pianist David Tudor.
How did John Cage use chance operations starting in 1951?
Cage adopted chance operations as his standard method starting in 1951 after receiving a copy of the I Ching from student Christian Wolff to make decisions about pitch duration dynamics and structure.
When did John Cage die and what was he doing at that time?
Cage died on the 12th of August 1992 after suffering another stroke while preparing evening tea with partner Merce Cunningham.