The John Cage Open

Vitals

The John Cage Open

Duration: Variable. Est. 20-45 minutes

Instrumentation: Two performers of a large array of found percussion instruments, plus two commentators who can keep a straight face. Variations with additional players are possible.

Performances

  • World Premiere:Sounding Out, Fall 2009. Players: Richard Valitutto, Robert Holliday. Commentary: James Klopfleisch, Lam Kwan-Fai (speaking Cantonese).
  • Concert Theater Intensive, January 2010. Players: Stane "The Lion" Hubert, Benjamin "The Hammer" Johnston-Urey. Commentary: James Klopfleisch, Lam Kwan-Fai (speaking Cantonese).
  • Alex Sramek, Mid-Residence Performer/Composer Recital, Feb. 20, 2010. Players: Alex Sramek, Archie Carey. Commentary: James Klopfleisch, Lam Kwan-Fai (speaking Cantonese)
  • Sleep Concert, Spring 2010. Players: Houston Jones, Paul "Nectarine" Fraser. Caddies: Richard Valitutto, Archie Carey. Commentary: James Klopfleisch, Alex Sramek (speaking in a vaguely Eastern European tongue)

Press

Notes

"Michaels selects the novelty screwdriver, paces slowly, thoughtfully. Approaches the suspended toothbrush holder. This is a very important moment for Michaels. Raises the screwdriver steadily, slowly, waiting for the right moment. *ding* [polite applause] Ohh, and a masterful shot, as we've come to expect of Michaels. Really, this is what makes a concert worth attending."