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New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 is a 1971 music documentary directed by Hans G. Helms, starring John Cage, Steve Reich and Philip Glass. It runs 51 minutes.

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New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 (1971) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
51 min
Director
Hans G. Helms
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 About?

The premise of New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 without spoilers.

Interviews and performances by John Cage, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Alvin Lucier and other New York avant‑garde figures appear in a 1971 West German Television documentary of the music scene. First aired only in Germany, it was restored and released in 2010 for English‑speaking New Music fans, offering insight into 1970s concerns.

New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • avant garde
  • movement
  • synthesized music
  • contemporary composer
  • synthesizer
  • performance
  • experimental music
  • expression
  • rhythm
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Cast & crew

New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 Cast

John Cage leads the cast, with Steve Reich and Philip Glass. Directed by Hans G. Helms; 14 actors are credited in all.

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New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971, each answered in a sentence.

How long is New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971?

New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 runs 51 minutes.

When was New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 released?

New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 was released in 1971.

Who directed New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971?

New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 was directed by Hans G. Helms.

Who is in the cast of New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971?

New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 stars John Cage, Steve Reich and Philip Glass, among 14 credited actors.

Does New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 have a post-credit scene?

No. New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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