Earle Brown quotes

Cage's Music of Changes was a further indication that the arts in general were beginning to consciously deal with the 'given' material and, to varying degrees, liberating them from the inherited, functional concepts of control. (Earle Brown)
What is a good performance? It lies in the hands and head of a performer... the shortest way between two people is not a straight line. View quote
Earle Brown
It is not possible, given any degree of optimism and generosity in regard to people in general, to set a time limit on creative reflection or a limitation on the number of people involved in the creation. View quote
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There is no music that can't be used politically, but the motives behind the creation of that music can be non-political. View quote
Earle Brown

Earle Brown

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Occupation: American Composer
Born: December 26, 1926
Died: July 2, 2002
Quotes count: 4
Wikipedia: Earle Brown

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