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

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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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1. cfbolztereick ◴[03 Apr 25 17:22 UTC] No.43572796[source]▶
Complaining about a rest (however long) in a piece by the composer of 4'33'' is certainly A Take.