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Music by friends, associates, and devotees of John Cage, performed by Isak Goldschneider, piano. The central figure of the program is the American composer, visual artist, and philosopher John Cage. Revered for his avant-garde approach to music, Cage had a deep resonance with nature and the environment. His compositions reflect a constantly evolving world in which entities coalesce and interact. Cage embraced the notion of imitating the processes of nature rather than its appearance. His interest in ecology developed through encounters with the ideas of R. Buckminster Fuller on technology and sustainability, leading him to infuse his compositions with environmental concepts. Nature became both a muse and a teacher for Cage. His immersion in natural environments allowed him to develop a profound appreciation of their complexity. Cage encouraged his many students to compose with an awareness of environmental interconnection, fostering a symbiotic relationship between music and nature. He advocated for deeper listening—not only to enrich musical experiences, but also to cultivate ecological awareness. In the proposed program, the music of John Cage, as well as that of his students and associates, becomes a vehicle for creative inquiry. The four works explore a connection to the natural world.
Event Artists
Isak Goldshneider: pianoLe Vivier: Innovations en concert-Résonances de cage
Date/Time
Saturday, February 7, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Espace Ste-Hilda
6341 Av. De Lorimier
Montréal, Québec
Canada, H2G 2P5
Price
$15-35
Phone
514-903-7794
Website
https://levivier.ca/fr/concert/saison-2025-26/innovations-en-concert-resonances-de-cage
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