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John Cage - Fontana Mix

version with aria

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Material type Live Audio Recording
Date 21-09-1961
Duration 634
Description

The Polish premiere of John Cage's Fontana Mix (version with aria) at the 5th Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music.


The work was performed by Cathy Berberian (mezzo-soprano) on 21st September 1961 at the Warsaw Philharmonic Chamber Hall. Polish Records were in charge of sound projection.


[programme book cover design: Waldemar Świerzy]
Names
First and last name John Cage
Function Composer
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Date of birth 05-09-1912
Date of death 12-08-1992
Description American composer
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First and last name Cathy Berberian
Function Performer
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Date of birth 04-07-1925
Date of death 06-03-1983
Description American mezzo-soprano and composer based in Italy
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Events
Name 5th Warsaw Autumn International Festival of Contemporary Music
Place Warsaw
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Start date 16-09-1961
End date 24-09-1961
Related institutions
Name Polish Composers' Union
Function Organiser
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Institutions
Name Polish Records
Function Sound projection
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