The first thing that struck me about contemporary music in general had been thatthere was not much interest in rhythm.
Elliott CarterAlmost every one of my various zero numbered birthdays has had a big concert in London and often in Paris.
Elliott CarterAaron Copland was a man that had a very specific point of view about what music should be which was that, he felt that new music should have the composer should show a personality in his music.
Elliott Carter