Elliot Carter

with Vivian Perlis

New York, N.Y.

November 8, 1999

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Side m                                                                                               pp. 1-19

Interview in Charles Ives Remembered--Maynard Solomon article--Pro Musica--Catherine Ruth Heyman--recognition in America vs in Europe--composing--performances of his music--Cello Sonata--String Quartets--stylistic change in his works--piece for Anscow ensemble--cycle of Italian songs--cello concerto--opera--Daniel Barenboim--What’s Next--Serialism--Boulanger--First String Quartet--Jean Françaix--Minna Lederman--Claire Reis--Modern Music--collection of Carter’s writing.

Side n                                                                                                pp. 19-26

Minimalism--young composers--reading poetry--composing--Von Siemens Prize--two violin pieces: one about Aaron [Copland] the other about Roger Sessions--Oliver Knussen.