Elliott Carter is "One of America's most distinguished creative artists in any field" (Aaron Copland) * His intricate, mercurial work often mirrors human interactions and relationships * Recent years have seen an outpouring of major orchestral scores, along with numerous chamber works * Late style marked by transparency and clarity of texture, with a new directness of formal design * Music championed by leading conductors including Boulez, Barenboim, Knussen, Dohnányi, Levine, Gielen, Holliger * His many awards include official recognition…
Elliott Carter is "One of America’s most distinguished creative artists in any field" (Aaron Copland) * His intricate, mercurial work often mirrors human interactions and relationships * Recent years have seen an outpouring of major orchestral scores, along with numerous chamber works * Late style marked by transparency and clarity of texture, with a new directness of formal design * Music championed by leading conductors including Boulez, Barenboim, Knussen, Dohnányi, Levine, Gielen, Holliger * His many awards include official recognition from the governments of France, Germany, Italy, and the U.S. Bosey & Hawkes