Question
Zen Buddhism likely inspired this composer to create a set of “Sonic Meditations,” one of which asks participants to “take a walk at night.” For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this American composer, who coined the term “deep listening” after going underground to record a composition. This composer co-founded the San Francisco Tape Music Center with Robert Erickson.
ANSWER: Pauline Oliveros
[10e] John Cage, who was inspired by Zen Buddhism to compose 4’33’’, studied under a Buddhist scholar with this surname. Violin students often learn via a “method” named for a Japanese musician with this surname.
ANSWER: Suzuki [accept D. T. Suzuki or Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki or Shinichi Suzuki]
[10m] Cage in turn influenced Toru Takemitsu, who embraced Buddhist aesthetics in this piece for shakuhachi, biwa, and orchestra. On the advice of Jasper Johns, Takemitsu changed this piece’s title from “Water Rings” to one that reflects when it was premiered.
ANSWER: November Steps
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