Crumb's "Makrokosmos"

Christopher D. Purdy purdy@oak.cats.ohiou.edu
Sat Mar 6 12:41 MST 1999


>My recollection was that this took place in 1967 at Smith Music Hall at the
>University of Illinois. The hurler was Mrs. Stanley Fletcher (wife of piano
>faculty) in reaction to piano abuse by John Cage.  We should all compare
>notes--maybe flying music stands have been used more than once to express
>opinion. Are certain brands more effective than others?
>
>John Baird

john,

probably the same story.  it's been a long time since i heard it and may
have it all wrong.  it's still funny though.  i'll try to get the straight
line from my friend.

chris

-Christopher D. Purdy R.P.T.   School of Music  Ohio University  Athens OH

-purdy@oak.cats.ohiou.edu   (614) 593-1656    fax# (614) 593-1429




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