This composer wrote a rag subtitled "Cakewalk Smasher" based on a song from the musical In Dahomey.
This composer wrote a rag subtitled "Cakewalk Smasher" based on a song from the musical In Dahomey. He pioneered writing pieces that could be performed by any number or combination of instruments, which he called "elastic scoring." This composer refused to use Italian tempo markings in his works, and built experimental machines to produce unconstrained "gliding tones" as part of his lifelong quest to create "Free Music." He composed the movements "Horkstow Grange" and "Rufford Park Poachers" for his piece for concert band, Lincolnshire Posy. In his lifetime, he became famous for his arrangements of folk songs such as "Molly on the Shore" and "Shepherd's Hey." For 10 points, name this avant-garde Australian composer of "Country Gardens."
This composer wrote a rag subtitled "Cakewalk Smasher" based on a song from the musical In Dahomey.
Percy Grainger