It was only later on that I became more interested in older music.
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The idea of counterpoint for instance is something that has invaded my music and very few people to date can write counterpoint.Elliott Carter
The Third Quartet I made the instruments in pairs - Two different pairs - Violin and viola, and violin and cello. They played very different things from each other all through the whole piece.
Elliott Carter
Even I wrote it when I first started to compose after I left Paris. I wrote pieces that were comparatively accessible and easy to understand.
Elliott Carter
Yes, I get a report from BMI about the frequency of performances, and it is very surprising. They played one of my most advanced pieces, and one of my most unusual ones on the radio.
Elliott Carter
When I was in Paris, all of the German refugees began to flow in and it was a very sad time.
Elliott Carter
In any case, Ives encouraged me to go into music even though he himself had such a hard time being a composer.
Elliott Carter
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