Inspired by Indian philosophy, this string quartet premiered in Asheville, N.C. in August 1950. It is divided into four movements:
Quietly Flowing Along – Summer
Slowly Rocking – Autumn
Nearly Stationary – Winter
Quodlibet – Spring
Lyrics for this song have yet to be released
String Quartet in Four Parts was written by John Cage.
John Cage released String Quartet in Four Parts on Sat Aug 12 1950.