| Description |
1 videodisc (140 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital |
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optical |
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Dolby digital 2.0 |
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NTSC |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| System Details |
DVD; Region 0; Dolby Digital 2.0; NTSC; aspect ratio 4:3. |
| Performer |
In Sorceress of the new piano: Margaret Leng Tan ; with John Cage, George Crumb, Raphael Mostel, Joan La Barbara, Mark Swed, Edward Rothstein, Somei Satoh, Joshua Kosman, Ge Gan-ru, Lois V Vierk, Toby Twining, and members of Great Small Works. |
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In The maverick piano: Margaret Leng Tan, piano, prepared piano, and toy piano; with members of Great Small Works (1st, 2nd, and 7th works). |
| Credits |
Sorceress of the new piano: director, editor, Evans Chan ; photographer, Gabrielle Weiss ; sound, Rafael de la Uz. The maverick piano: director, editor, Evans Chan ; cinematographer, Meng Tam, Gabrielle Weiss, Maria Ramirez ; sound, Maria Ramirez, Rafael de la Uz. |
| Note |
Sorceress of the new piano released in 2004; The maverick piano released in 2007. |
| Event |
In The maverick piano: the 1st, 2nd, and 7th works recorded at La MaMa E.T.C. New York in 2001; the 3rd and 6th works recorded in Margaret Len Tan's studio in 1990 and 2003 respectively; the 4th work recorded at Symphony Space, New York in 1994; the 5th work recorded at St. Mark's Church, East Village New York, Sept. 5, 1999. |
| Summary |
Through personal interviews with Tan and various composers, critics and colleagues, Sorceress of the new piano explores Margaret Leng Tan's career as a pianist, her work with John Cage, and her development as a toy piano virtuoso. The maverick of the piano contains complete performances of seven works, principally by John Cage; some filmed during stage performances. |
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Sorceress of the new piano (90 min.): Introduction -- Inventing the new piano : the first "C" : Henry Cowell -- Inventing the new piano : the second "C" : John Cage -- The American avant garde through an Asian lens -- Roots and landscapes -- Inventing the new piano : the third "C" : George Crumb -- The new mavericks, East and West -- Dogs and toys -- Ode to Schroeder -- Legacy. |
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The maverick piano (50 min.): Gymnopédie no. 3 / Erik Satie ; arranged for piano and toy piano by Margaret Leng Tan -- In a landscape / John Cage -- In the name of the holocaust : for prepared piano/string piano / John Cage -- Music for piano no. 2 : for string piano / John Cage ; arranged for bowed piano by Margaret Leng Tan ; featuring art by John Cage -- Dream ; and Indeterminacy / John Cage -- Gu yue = Ancient music : for string piano. 3rd movement, Pipa / Ge Gan-ru -- Satie blues : for toy piano/piano / Toby Twining. |
| Language |
In English, with English, German, French, and Spanish subtitles. |
| Subject |
Tan, Margaret Leng.
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Tan, Margaret Leng. |
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Cage, John.
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Cage, John. |
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Piano music -- 20th century -- History and criticism.
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Piano music. |
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20th century |
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Piano music.
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| Genre/Form |
Piano music.
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Prepared piano music.
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Prepared piano music. |
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Toy piano music.
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Toy piano music. |
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Monologues with music (Musique concrète)
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Monologues with music (Musique concrète) |
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Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films -- United States.
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Documentary films -- United States.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Tan, Margaret Leng.
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Chen, Yaocheng, director.
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Satie, Erik, 1866-1925.
Gymnopédies. No 3; arranged.
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Cage, John.
In a landscape.
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Cage, John.
In the name of the holocaust.
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Cage, John.
Music, piano. No. 2.
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Cage, John.
Dream.
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Cage, John.
Indeterminacy. Selections.
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Ge, Gan-Ru, 1954-
Gu yue. Pipa.
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Twining, Toby.
Satie blues.
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Mode (Sound recording label)
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Riverdrive Productions Ltd.
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| Added Title |
Artistry of Margaret Leng Tan.
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Maverick piano.
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| Standard No. |
764593019497 |
| Music No. |
mode 194 Mode Records |
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