Elliott Carter quotes - page 2

It was only later on that I became more interested in older music. (Elliott Carter)
These wealthy people were very interested in contemporary music. They wanted to help diffuse it and get it to be known to other people. View quote
Elliott Carter
Well I tried to, but I could never write anything that I liked or was worthwhile. I threw it all out and realized that I had to make a serious study- that my tastes were far more advanced than my abilities. View quote
Elliott Carter

Elliott Carter

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Occupation: American Composer
Born: December 11, 1908
Died: November 5, 2012
Quotes count: 28
Wikipedia: Elliott Carter

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