RICHARD BUNGER EVANS began his musical career using the name Richard Bunger. This period included his years of study; his teaching career in higher education; his concerts and lecture tour; his numerous recordings of new music; publication of his avant-garde musical compositions; the publication of his many articles on 20th Century music; his listing in Baker’s Biographical Dictionary of Music & Musicians and the citation of his work in numerous publications about new music; articles he authored for Keyboard Magazine; his invention of the Bungerack; and publication of his book THE WELL-PREPARED PIANO, with Foreword by JOHN CAGE. When he left the academic world in 1983, Bunger added his original surname “Evans,” and this is how he has been known since that time, including his work in Musical Theatre and Opera & Oratorio.

Above, the cover of an early brochure promoting Richard's concerts of "Piano Music of Our Time."

A few years ago, Richard was having a road-trip conversation with a knowledgeable musician friend who had known Richard for perhaps a dozen years. When the topic somehow turned to John Cage, Richard mentioned that he had authored a book on “prepared piano.” His friend retorted immediately “No, you didn’t. I have the only book I know of on the subject, THE WELL-PREPARED PIANO, on my bookshelf, and it was definitely written by Richard Bunger.” When Richard replied, “Yes, I know. I AM Richard Bunger,” his friend nearly drove off the road in shock and surprise. History, unveiled.