In the 20th century, composers Erik Satie,

Francis Poulenc, and John Cage each

created a pause in music-a caesura-by

exploring life's contrasts: the noise of the

outside world and the quiet of inner reflection.

Satie balanced cabaret flair with meditative

stillness. Poulenc exposed the cabaret's

charm and underlying despair before

turning to sacred music. Cage broke with

tradition, using experimental simplicity to

draw listeners inward and awaken deeper

listening.

A journey inward-a Room for Listening