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John Cage recital set to last 639 years recently witnessed a chord change

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218 points pseudolus | 2 comments | 31 Mar 25 15:10 UTC | HN request time: 0.001s | source
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gweinberg ◴[03 Apr 25 16:15 UTC] No.43571891[source]▶
It doesn't make sense to me that the piece should start with a 17 month rest. Surely it doesn't really start until the first note is played?
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itishappy ◴[03 Apr 25 16:24 UTC] No.43572006[source]▶
Ever been to see an orchestra play? In my opinion, the part where the conductor puts his hands up and the audience and orchestra both grow quiet in anticipation of the start of the piece is semantic.
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1. hinkley ◴[03 Apr 25 16:56 UTC] No.43572457[source]▶
Especially given how loud and sometimes discordant the tuning process is.
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2. dmoy ◴[04 Apr 25 02:15 UTC] No.43577652[source]▶
Pedantic note, the tuning is typically before the conductor raises the baton. Depending on the concert, it is often done before the conductor even comes on stage.