Earle Brown (1926-2002) was a crucial part of the seminal group of experimental composers known as the New York School, and his work intersects in fascinating ways with that of his colleagues John Cage, Morton Feldman, and Christian Wolff. This book seeks to expand our view of Brown's work, addressing his practices as a painter and composer as well as his collaborations with visual artists Alexander Calder, Robert Rauschenberg, and the American abstract expressionists. The essays collected here explore Brown's compositional methods and their historical place in depth: not only his influential experiments with open form composition and graphic notation, but his interest in collaboration, mixed media, and his engagement with the European avant-garde. The volume includes several short essays by Brown that shed new light on his relationships with colleagues and the ideas that drove his work.

About the Author
Rebecca Y. Kim is an independent scholar and Adjunct Professor of music at Columbia University.

Reviews
One of the best [multi-authored books] I've seen. . . . It makes a huge contribution. Earle Brown has long been neglected, and it's nice to see his work receiving the attention it deserves."" - Amy Beal, University of California-Santa Cruz



Book Information
ISBN 9780472130580
Author Rebecca Y. Kim
Format Hardback
Page Count 416
Imprint The University of Michigan Press
Publisher The University of Michigan Press
Weight(grams) 780g