Ben Johnston stands as a towering figure in American experimental classical music, pioneering just intonation and microtonal compositions that expand the boundaries of tonality.
Born in 1926, he forged his path amid the mid-20th-century avant-garde, drawing from innovators like John Cage's chance…
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Garth Richardson, Harry Partch, John Cage, Lou Harrison + 1 more
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6 releases·1984-2016
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2006