Elliott Carter
Ivan Hewett talks to composer Elliott Carter, who celebrates his centenary year in 2008. With music from key points in his career, played by artists who have championed his music.
Composer Elliott Carter, who celebrates his centenary year in 2008, talks to Ivan Hewett about his long life and career, including his apprentice years with Nadia Boulanger, the emergence of the individual style that has marked him as one of the most influential figures on the modernist scene and his fascination with jazz.
The Harmony of Morning (excerpt) 2:47
John Oliver Chorale
From CD KOCH 371782 Tk 3
Piano Sonata 22:32
Charles Rosen (piano)
From CD ETCETERA KTC 1008 Tk 2
Concerto for orchestra (excerpt) 1:42
London Sinfonietta
Oliver Knussen
From CD Virgin Classics VC 7915032 Tk 1
Penthode 19:22
Ensemble Intercontemporain
Pierre Boulez (conductor)
From CD ERATO ECD 75553 Tk 9
Quartet for strings no. 2 (excerpt) 0:34
Juilliard String Quartet
From CD Sony B 0000027J7
Adagio Tenebroso 17:30
成人快手 Symphony Orchestra
Oliver Knussen (conductor)
From CD Deutsche Grammophon DG 4596602 Tk 9
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