Performance of HPSCHD, composition by John Cage and Lejaren Hiller

Hiller, Lejaren Arthur, 1924- -- Performances

Cage, John -- Performances

Mixed media (Music) -- Performances

Unidentified -

Scene of the first performance -- John Cage is not shown

A black-and-white photograph showing a large-scale performance or event inside a theater or auditorium. The upper portion of the image features several projected images displayed on large suspended screens or draped surfaces beneath an overhead structure. The lower portion shows a stage area with performers, equipment, and audience members visible in the space. Circular projected light patterns appear on a large backdrop behind the stage. The venue is dimly lit, emphasizing the projections and performance area. A caption printed beneath the photograph reads: “SCENE OF THE FIRST PERFORMANCE, May 16, 1969.”

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Unidentified

Music Library

State University of New York at Buffalo

5/16/1969

Black and White

Photographic prints -- 1960-1970

Image

Still image

Mus. Arc. 16

MD04-077