ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book describes how the legacy of Cornelius Cardew has contributed to such a cultural shift by examining the work of Cardew, the development of his thinking and identifying and defining the emergence of a Cardew aesthetic as a distinctive phenomenon. It defines the profound impact of the phenomenon on aspects of today's musical culture. The book argues that Barry Russell and members of the Cornelius Cardew Ensemble have shaped their practice according to elements of the Cardew aesthetic. It demonstrates that Feldman's words remain as relevant, as vital, and as potent today as they did in 1967. The book explores a range of individuals, groups and organisations in an attempt to identify how the legacy of Cardew, in the shape of a defined Cardew aesthetic, has impacted on music-making since.
