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Elliott Carter Quotes: Silences between movements are employed only in order to bring the opposing duo to the fore.
         

Silences between movements are employed only in order to bring the opposing duo to the fore.


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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.



Talking about a materialistic thing, I get about 13 times more royalties from Europe than I do from America.

Talking about a materialistic thing, I get about 13 times more royalties from Europe than I do from America.



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The first thing that struck me about contemporary music in general had been thatthere was not much interest in rhythm.



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My musical life started with hearing and being fascinated by contemporary music.



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Why write for the orchestra? For one thing it's a very challenging problem.





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