Song Books (1970)

solos for voices n°1 to 92, for an unspecified number of voices, theatrical action, with or without electronics

by John Cage (1912-1992)

Électronique

general information

composition date
1970
duration
27min
publisher
Peters, San Antonio, Texas , 6806A (Solos 3-58) et 6806B (Solos 59-92)
Dedicatee
pour Cathy Berberian et Simone Rist

type

A cappella vocal music (Unspecified female voice)

detailed formation

Soloist
unspecified solo female voice

information about the creation

date
October 26, 1970
location

France, Paris, Theâtre de la Ville

interpreters

Cathy Berberian, Simone Rist et John Cage.

Information on the electronics

Electronic device
unspecified electronic device

recordings

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Created the same year
Composed the same year
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