Sonata and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Canons and Studies

Album by John Cage & Conlon Nancarrow & Joanna MacGregor

A release pairing John Cage's prepared‑piano cycle Sonatas and Interludes with his Canons and Studies, presenting mid‑century experimental classical works focused on altered piano timbres, percussive textures, and strict canonic procedures. The prepared piano is modified by inserting objects between the strings, while the canons and studies employ systematic contrapuntal and rhythmic methods.
First released: 2011

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 1
  2. 2.
    Bacchanale for Prepared Piano
  3. 3.
    Piano Piece no. 2 (After John Cage)
  4. 4.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 2
  5. 5.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 3
  6. 6.
    Inside Out
  7. 7.
    You Live and Learn
  8. 8.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 4
  9. 9.
    Three Studies on Cage: I.
  10. 10.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Interlude no. 1
  11. 11.
    Three Studies on Cage: II.
  12. 12.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 5
  13. 13.
    Three Studies on Cage: III.
  14. 14.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 6
  15. 15.
    ALF - the vegan gravy mix
  16. 16.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 7
  17. 17.
    Rasavan
  18. 18.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 8
  19. 19.
    The Broken Piece of the Moon
  20. 20.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Interlude no. 2
  21. 21.
    Dead Sheep
  22. 22.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Interlude no. 3
  23. 23.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 9
  24. 24.
    Homage to Cage, à Chopin (und Ligeti ist auch dabei)
  25. 25.
    You may not (want) to (be) hear/here
  26. 26.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 10
  27. 27.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 11
  28. 28.
    Endgame
  29. 29.
    Prelude and Blues: Prelude
  30. 30.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 12
  31. 31.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Interlude no. 4
  32. 32.
    Prelude and Blues: Blues
  33. 33.
    Three Canons for Ursula: Canon A
  34. 34.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 13
  35. 35.
    Three Canons for Ursula: Canon B
  36. 36.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 14 and 15, "Gemini"
  37. 37.
    Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano: Sonata no. 16
  38. 38.
    Three Canons for Ursula: Canon C
  39. 39.
    Studies for Player Piano: No. 3c
  40. 40.
    The Perilous Night for Prepared Piano: No. 1
  41. 41.
    Studies for Player Piano: No. 6
  42. 42.
    The Perilous Night for Prepared Piano: No. 2
  43. 43.
    Studies for Player Piano: No. 11
  44. 44.
    The Perilous Night for Prepared Piano: No. 3
  45. 45.
    The Perilous Night for Prepared Piano: No. 4
  46. 46.
    The Perilous Night for Prepared Piano: No. 5
  47. 47.
    The Perilous Night for Prepared Piano: No. 6

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