Four systems. 1954.

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Four systems. 1954.

Two original scores, each on one leaf, for Four systems, by Brown. Both dedicated to David Tudor. Score on cardboard dated 1-20-54 on both ends, and signed with Earle Brown's initials. Inscribed "Happy birthday David." Score meant to be read from either end. Score on paper titled "Four Systems for David Tudor on a birthday Jan 20 1954" and signed Earle Brown. This score also includes performance instructions, which begin "may be played in any sequences, either side up, at any tempo...."

1 ms. leaf score, ink and pencil on paper.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7441174

Getty Research Institute

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Tudor, David, 1926-1996

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American composer and performer of piano, multi-media and electronic music. By 1950 Tudor established his reputation as the leading exponent of the piano music of the American and European avante-gardes. From the description of David Tudor Papers, 1943-1989 (bulk 1950-1965). (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 80965755 David Tudor was an American pianist and electronic music composer. From the description of Recordings of David Tudor performances [sou...