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Radio 3,62 mins

Elliott Carter at 100

Discovering Music

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Stephen Johnson travels to New York City to talk to the composer Elliott Carter, who celebrated his 100th birthday in 2008. Focusing on four of his pieces - Elegy, Triple Duo, String Quartet No 5 and Dialogues - Carter delves into the techniques behind his music, together with stories from his life.

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