Elliott Carter was an American composer born on December 11, 1908 in Massachusetts. He was renowned for his use of atonality and complex rhythmic structures, and was the first composer to receive the Pulitzer Prize twice. His works are considered to be some of the most influential of the 20th century.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $12 million (2024)
About
Composer who received the Pulitzer Prize twice. He was known for his use of atonality and complex rhythmic structures.
Before Fame
He majored in English at Harvard College, but made time to study music and sing with the Harvard Glee Club. He earned his Master's degree in music from Harvard in 1932.
Trivia
He won the Grammy for Best Classical Contemporary Composition in 1994 for his Violin Concerto.
Family Life
He was born into the wealthy family of businessman Elliott Carter Sr. and Florence Chambers. He married Helen Frost-Jones in 1939.
Associated With
He was encouraged to pursue music by Charles Ives who sold insurance to his family.
