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The American Avant-Garde in the 20th Century [2-COMPACT DISC SET] by Charles Ives; Leo Ornstein; Henry Cowell; Geoprge Antheil; Carl Ruggles; Dane Rudhyar; Edgard Varese; Roger Sessions; Morton Feldman; John Cage; Harry Partch; Brion Gysin - 2014

by Charles Ives; Leo Ornstein; Henry Cowell; Geoprge Antheil; Carl Ruggles; Dane Rudhyar; Edgard Varese; Roger Sessions; Morton Feldman; John Cage; Harry Partch; Brion Gysin

The American Avant-Garde in the 20th Century [2-COMPACT DISC SET] by Charles Ives; Leo Ornstein; Henry Cowell; Geoprge Antheil; Carl Ruggles; Dane Rudhyar; Edgard Varese; Roger Sessions; Morton Feldman; John Cage; Harry Partch; Brion Gysin - 2014

The American Avant-Garde in the 20th Century [2-COMPACT DISC SET]

by Charles Ives; Leo Ornstein; Henry Cowell; Geoprge Antheil; Carl Ruggles; Dane Rudhyar; Edgard Varese; Roger Sessions; Morton Feldman; John Cage; Harry Partch; Brion Gysin

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United Kingdom: LTM, 2014. CDs in Slim Double Jewelcase. New (Very Fine)/New (Very Fine). 5.5" x 5. LTMCD 2579. This two-CD collection offers a comprehensive overview of the American musical avant-garde of the 20th century. Commencing with early pioneers Charles Ives and George Antheil (including the celebrated, Futurist "Ballet Mechanique" of 1924), this chronological collection also includes pieces by emigre arrivals in the New World such as Leo Ornstein, Dane Rudhyar and Edgard Varese, as well homegrown composers including Henry Cowell, Carl Ruggles and Roger Sessions. The second half of the disc offers works by a number of even more modern modernists, notably Morton Feldman, Harry Partch and John Cage, whose groundbreaking "Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano" is presented in its entirety. This fascinating set contains an illustrated booklet with detailed historical notes. CONTENTS: Please see my accompanying scan images of the Track List. (All scan images were made from my personal copy.) Total Time: ca. 2:20:00. CONDITION: A NEW unplayed, factory-sealed copy. Complimentary upgrade to securely-packed First Class shipping on domestic (USA) orders.

  • Bookseller bookarrest US (US)
  • Format/Binding CDs in Slim Double Jewelcase
  • Book Condition New New (Very Fine)
  • Jacket Condition New (Very Fine)
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Publisher LTM
  • Place of Publication United Kingdom
  • Date Published 2014
  • Keywords AVANT-GARDE MUSIC DISSONANCE RHYTHMIC COMPLEXITY FUTURISM NATIONALISM MYSTICISM MICROTONES MICROTONAL CHANCE MUSIC ALEATORIC INVENTED INSTRUMENTS EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC ULTRAMODERN
  • Size 5.5" x 5