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“When I was in Paris, all of the German refugees began to flow in and it was a very sad time.”

Quote by Elliott Carter

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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. more

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