Description

Book Synopsis
A revealing portrait of a legend of American classical music

Trade Review
"Thoroughly researched and accessible to the lay reader, the book will intrigue readers who wish to deepen their appreciation of this legendary composer."--Library Journal
"The most complete picture of Carter's early life and career to date. Wierzbicki shows more clearly than anyone else how Carter's temporal techniques evolved over the course of his career."--Anne C. Shreffler, coeditor of Elliott Carter: A Centennial Portrait in Letters and Documents
"A gratifying success. The story of Elliott Carter's life and work is succinctly told and is one that specialists and non-experts alike can read with great profit."--Arnold Whittall, author of Exploring Twentieth-Century Music: Tradition and Innovation

Table of Contents
introduction 1 1. Foundations (1908-45) 5 2. Three Seminal Works (1945-51) 32 3. Maturity (1950-80) 50 4. New Directions (1980-2010) 75 Epilogue 97 notes 101 index 117

Elliott Carter

    Product form

    A Paperback / softback by James Wierzbicki

    £16.99

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Mon 7 Sep 2026.

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Elliott Carter by James Wierzbicki

      Book details

      Publisher University of Illinois Press
      Published 1 March 2011
      ISBN-13 9780252078002
      978-0252078002
      ISBN-10 0252078004
      Also in:
      Composers and songwriters Musicians, singers, bands and groups

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A revealing portrait of a legend of American classical music

      Trade Review
      "Thoroughly researched and accessible to the lay reader, the book will intrigue readers who wish to deepen their appreciation of this legendary composer."--Library Journal
      "The most complete picture of Carter's early life and career to date. Wierzbicki shows more clearly than anyone else how Carter's temporal techniques evolved over the course of his career."--Anne C. Shreffler, coeditor of Elliott Carter: A Centennial Portrait in Letters and Documents
      "A gratifying success. The story of Elliott Carter's life and work is succinctly told and is one that specialists and non-experts alike can read with great profit."--Arnold Whittall, author of Exploring Twentieth-Century Music: Tradition and Innovation

      Table of Contents
      introduction 1 1. Foundations (1908-45) 5 2. Three Seminal Works (1945-51) 32 3. Maturity (1950-80) 50 4. New Directions (1980-2010) 75 Epilogue 97 notes 101 index 117

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account