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Earle Brown’s “December 1952” and Graphic Musical Notation
Graphic notation (as seen above in the score for December 1952) is a significant element of Earle Brown’s work and a notable aspect of the avant-garde music scene in New York during the 1950s. It represents a radical departure from traditional musical scores, moving away from precise note heads, rhythms, and dynamics to convey musical […] Continue Reading
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Earle Brown, the New York School and Indeterminacy
The New York School refers to an informal group of four American composers who gained international recognition in the 1950s: John Cage, Earle Brown, Morton Feldman, and Christian… Continue Reading
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Earle Brown: The Open Form in Music
Earle Brown’s concept of open form is an essential aspect of his musical approach, fundamentally challenging traditional notions of fixed musical structure. Unlike conventional compositions, where the composer dictates the precise order and duration of all musical events, open form compositions introduce indeterminacy at various levels, making each performance a unique realization of the work. […] Continue Reading
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