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Even though pianist John Tilbury gave this mesmerizing performance of John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes for prepared piano in 1974, his original Decca recording wasn't released internationally on CD until 2006. Thanks to the reissue label Explore Records, this exceptional performance has been rescued from the vaults, so listeners can treat themselves to one of the most transparently clear and close-up recordings ever made of this scintillating work. Despite being an ADD recording, this is surprisingly noise-free and only the slightest amount of tape hiss can be detected. Fortunately, it is barely noticeable when Tilbury plays, because his carefully measured phrases, subtle dynamics, and sharply articulated rhythms are so captivating that they can practically hypnotize listeners. Tilbury belongs to a comparatively small group of musicians who mastered the intricacies of Cage's prepared piano, an instrument sonically altered through the application of small objects to the strings. As is typical of pianists drawn to this kind of music in the first place, his playing is committed, utterly fastidious, and self-effacing. As a result, one listens to this album with a suspension of all expectations, least of all any expectation of what the pianist might be trying to express, and takes each group of pitches or bell-like tones on its own terms, as novel sounds passing through time, rather like the soothing cycles of gamelan music. For anyone new to the music of John Cage, this disc is a wonderful introduction.
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Sonata I
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata II
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata III
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata IV
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
First Interlude
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata V
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata VI
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata VII
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata VIII
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Second Interlude
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Third Interlude
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata IX
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata X
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata XI
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata XII
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Fourth Interlude
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata XIII
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata XIV
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata XV
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Sonata XVI
John Tilbury, Prepared Piano, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - James Mallinson, Producer, Recording Producer - John Cage, Composer - Philip Wade, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
Album review
Even though pianist John Tilbury gave this mesmerizing performance of John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes for prepared piano in 1974, his original Decca recording wasn't released internationally on CD until 2006. Thanks to the reissue label Explore Records, this exceptional performance has been rescued from the vaults, so listeners can treat themselves to one of the most transparently clear and close-up recordings ever made of this scintillating work. Despite being an ADD recording, this is surprisingly noise-free and only the slightest amount of tape hiss can be detected. Fortunately, it is barely noticeable when Tilbury plays, because his carefully measured phrases, subtle dynamics, and sharply articulated rhythms are so captivating that they can practically hypnotize listeners. Tilbury belongs to a comparatively small group of musicians who mastered the intricacies of Cage's prepared piano, an instrument sonically altered through the application of small objects to the strings. As is typical of pianists drawn to this kind of music in the first place, his playing is committed, utterly fastidious, and self-effacing. As a result, one listens to this album with a suspension of all expectations, least of all any expectation of what the pianist might be trying to express, and takes each group of pitches or bell-like tones on its own terms, as novel sounds passing through time, rather like the soothing cycles of gamelan music. For anyone new to the music of John Cage, this disc is a wonderful introduction.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
- Total length: 01:02:29
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: John Tilbury
- Composer: John Cage
- Label: Decca Music Group Ltd.
- Genre: Classical
© 2012 Decca Music Group Limited ℗ 1975 Decca Music Group Limited
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