Elliott Carter was a prominent American composer recognized for his avant-garde and serialist compositions. His career spanned seven decades, and he was one of the longest-lived composers, passing away at the age of 103. Carter's works are noted for their complex rhythms, intricate structures, and a fusion of modernist and tonal elements.
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