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Which legendary experimental composer played an early role in establishing the Center for Contemporary Music, now on Northeastern’s Oakland campus?
John Cage
Steve Reich
Dave Brubeck
Krysztof Penderecki
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While on faculty at Mills College in the 1930s and ‘40s, Cage sought funds to establish a center for experimental music on the Oakland campus.
The Center for Contemporary Music
came to fruition 25 later, becoming an important epicenter of innovation in electronic music during the second half of the 20th century.
Which legendary experimental composer played an early role in establishing the Center for Contemporary Music, now on Northeastern’s Oakland campus?
Steve Reich
John Cage
Krysztof Penderecki
Dave Brubeck