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Also Known As John Milton Cage, Jr.
Born September 5, 1912 • Los Angeles • California
Died August 12, 1992 (aged 79) • New York City • New York
Notable Works “1O1” • “4′33″” • “Concert for Piano and Orchestra” • “Music of Changes” • “Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano”

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