1952 compositions

4′33″ is a modernist composition by American experimental composer John Cage. It was composed in 1952 for any instrument or combination of instruments; the score instructs performers not to play their instruments throughout the three movements. It is divided into three movements, lasting 30 seconds, 2 minutes and 23 seconds, and 1 minute and 40 seconds, respectively, although Cage later stated that the movements' durations can be determined by the musician. As suggested by the title, the composition lasts 4 minutes and 33 seconds. It is marked by silence except for ambient sound, which is inte

symphony by Sergei Prokofiev

symphony in five movements by Ralph Vaughan Williams

composition for flute and piano by Olivier Messiaen

symphony in four movements composed by Erich Wolfgang Korngold

by Prokofiev

ballet by Alberto Ginastera

Composition for string quartet by Dmitri Shostakovich

composition for cello and orchestra by Sergey Prokofiev