Composer John Cage hoped that his innovative performances would:
A) cause a fire in the tenement building in which he lived
B) make all people hate art
C) inspire people to pay attention to the life (and art) happening all around them
D) separate music and art
E) none of the other answers

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John Cage was known for his experimental performances that challenged traditional notions of music. His works often involved chance operations and randomness, and he believed that the sounds of the world around us were just as valid as traditional musical sounds. He hoped that his performances would encourage people to pay attention to the beauty and complexity of everyday life and the sounds around them.

Composer John Cage Hoped That His Innovative Performances Would