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But what about the noise of crumpling paper which he used to do in order to paint the series of "Papiers froisses" or tearing up paper to make "Papiers dechires?" Arp was stimulated by water (sea, lake, and flowing waters like rivers), forests

Title
But what about the noise of crumpling paper which he used to do in order to paint the series of "Papiers froisses" or tearing up paper to make "Papiers dechires?" Arp was stimulated by water (sea, lake, and flowing waters like rivers), forests / John Cage.
Author
Cage, John.
Publication
1985 August.

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Additional Authors
  • Arp, Jean, 1887-1966.
  • Ströh, Greta.
  • Percussions de Strasbourg.
Description
[6] leaves; 22 x 28 cm.
Uniform Title
But what about the noise of crumpling paper which he used to do in order to paint the series of "Papiers froisses" or tearing up paper to make "Papiers dechires?" Arp was stimulated by water (sea, la)
Alternative Title
But what about the noise of crumpling paper which he used to do in order to paint the series of "Papiers froisses" or tearing up paper to make "Papiers dechires?" Arp was stimulated by water (sea, la)
Subjects
Note
  • Holograph, signed, in ink.
  • Contains drafts of t.p., performance notes and sketches.
  • "[There are] ten parts [for percussion instruments] any number of which between three and ten may be used to make a performance of any desired length...The title is from a letter written by Greta Ströh." - from performance notes.
  • "In celebration of the work of Jean Arp on the occasion of the centenary of his birth."
  • Dedication: for Les percussions de Strasbourg.
  • On t.p.: New York City, August 1985.
  • John Cage Music Manuscript Collection.
Call Number
JPB 95-3 Folder 804
OCLC
NYPG95-C1052
Author
Cage, John.
Title
But what about the noise of crumpling paper which he used to do in order to paint the series of "Papiers froisses" or tearing up paper to make "Papiers dechires?" Arp was stimulated by water (sea, lake, and flowing waters like rivers), forests / John Cage.
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1985 August.
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Arp, Jean, 1887-1966.
Ströh, Greta.
Percussions de Strasbourg.
Research Call Number
JPB 95-3 Folder 804 Public service copy
JPB 94-24 Folder 666 Originals -- Permission required
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