EXPERIENCES

JOHN CAGE 

EXPERIENCES 1
for 2 pianos
(1945-1948)

Richard Bernas  piano duet

 

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it is at moments after i have dreamed
of the rare entertainment of your eyes,
when (being fool to fancy) i have deemed

with your peculiar mouth my heart made wise;
at moments when the glassy darkness holds

the genuine apparition of your smile
(it was through tears always) and silence moulds
such strangeness as was mine a little while;

moments when my once more illustrious arms
are filled with fascination, when my breast
wears the intolerant brightness of your charms:

one pierced moment whiter than the rest

- turning from the tremendous lie of sleep
i watch the roses of the day grow deep.

 e.e. cummings

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JOHN CAGE

EXPERIENCES 2

for voice unaccompanied

(1948)

lyrics by e.e. cummings

Robert Wyatt  voice