MTT, Jessye Norman and Joan La Barbara on John Cage's Song Books

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Michael Tilson Thomas, soprano Jessye Norman, and vocalist Joan La Barbara discuss John Cage's Song Books in detail. At 9 minutes this presents analytical conversation about Cage's vocal techniques, compositional innovations, and artistic context.

A 9-minute video from San Francisco Symphony YouTube channel: “MTT, Jessye Norman and Joan La Barbara on John Cage's Song Books”.

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