[silence] Cage and Xenakis

[Josh Ronsen]

Xenakis thought Cage's methods were simplistic (see X's "Formalized
Music," although he does not mention Cage by name) and lacked the
intellectual rigor that Xenakis' methods explored. But, like Cage,
Xenakis thought that a composer must apply his personality (his "flare"
as Xenakis calls it) to the mathematical computations to create a work
of art. This does not mean Xenakis had an unfavorable impression of
Cage or his music.

Cage spoke highly of Xenakis, although I cannot recall detailed
comments on any particular works. There are some passages in "For the
Birds" which may help.

-Josh Ronsen
in Austin, Texas














 
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