Carter, Elliott. (1908–2012). Autograph musical quotation signed.
Amusing AMQS on a card from an unidentified work by the American composer whose creative life spanned almost a century: a trill on one staff, crescendoing to fff. Inscribed, "for Steve Juscik, with best wishes / Elliott Carter Sept 12 2002 / N.Y." 4 x 6 inches (10.3 x 15. 2 cm). In excellent condition.
"One of the most respected composers of the second half of the 20th century, he blended the achievements of European modernism and American “ultra-modernism” into a unique style of surging rhythmic vitality, intense dramatic contrast, and innovative facture." David Schiff and Anna F. Porcaro in Grove Music Online
Carter, Elliott. (1908–2012). Autograph musical quotation signed.
Amusing AMQS on a card from an unidentified work by the American composer whose creative life spanned almost a century: a trill on one staff, crescendoing to fff. Inscribed, "for Steve Juscik, with best wishes / Elliott Carter Sept 12 2002 / N.Y." 4 x 6 inches (10.3 x 15. 2 cm). In excellent condition.
"One of the most respected composers of the second half of the 20th century, he blended the achievements of European modernism and American “ultra-modernism” into a unique style of surging rhythmic vitality, intense dramatic contrast, and innovative facture." David Schiff and Anna F. Porcaro in Grove Music Online