Cornelius Cardew 1936-1981 - ACE162.7

1986. Cornelius Cardew 1936-1981 - ACE162.7.

TitleCornelius Cardew 1936-1981 - ACE162.7
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In00:43:29
Out00:52:33
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Tilbury on how Cardew changed his life in order to become politically active. Photographs of Cardew. Wolff on the change in Cardew’s music when he turned to writing popular political songs. Photograph of Cardew in Berlin with his Bethanienlied (1974)played over. Wolff on Cardew’s move towards more "accessible" music. Photograph of Cardew, page from score, with such a piece played over. Wolff believes that Cardew attempted to recover the "popular" elements of this kind of music. Tilbury quotes Hans Eisner on music and socialism. Photograph of Cardew. Commentary says that he was killed by a hit-and-run driver in 1981. Tilbury talking about memorial concerts being held all over the world. Photograph of Cardew at the piano; piano piece heard over. Tilbury relates his last memory of Cardew, at a concert in Camden, North London. Photograph of Cardew.
Credits with piano piece over. Credits.

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