Elliott Carter: A Bio-Bibliography
- Editor: Doering, William T.
These volumes should arouse interest in the publication of comprehensive biographies for these and other American composers. They belong in every music library and on the shelves of anyone interested...
Elliott Carter: A Bio-Bibliography
- Editor: Doering, William T.
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These volumes should arouse interest in the publication of comprehensive biographies for these and other American composers. They belong in every music library and on the shelves of anyone interested...
About
Internationally recognized American composer Elliott Cook Carter, Jr. has composed over three dozen substantial pieces, ranging from stage and choral works to ballets, symphonies, and chamber music. Even at age 85, he continues to pioneer trails into new territory in modern American music. Carter has been the recipient of two Guggenheim Fellowships, two Pulitzer Prizes for Music, and numerous other awards and honors. This book contains a listing of all compositions by Carter with detailed information on premiere performances, a complete discography, and annotated citations of Carter's writings and writings about Carter and his music.
Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments Biography Works and Performances Stage Works and Film Music Orchestral Music Choral Solo Vocal Chamber and Instrumental Discography
- Bibliography by Carter
- Bibliography about Carter
- Appendix I: Archival Sources
- Appendix II: Alphabetical List of Compositions
- Appendix III: Chronology of Compositions
- Appendix IV: Publisher's List
- Index
Awards and reviews
Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association
These volumes should arouse interest in the publication of comprehensive biographies for these and other American composers. They belong in every music library and on the shelves of anyone interested in American music
