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Notated MusicString quartet no. 3 1971 Holograph. Gift of composer, July 17, 1972. In 5 boxes. In pencil. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. 856 modified; 985 added vi26 2019-04-12- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
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Notated MusicSix pieces for kettledrums (4) (1950) Holograph, in ink on transparent paper. "Tucson, Nov. 1950" Gift of the composer. Includes more than one version of most of the 6 original (1950) pieces and sketches (24 p. ; 35…- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
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Notated MusicHoliday overture Holograph. "Revision of these measures [31-36] from 1944 score." Gift of the composer, Dec. 27, 1968. In ink; on transparency. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.…- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1960-11-27
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Notated MusicHoliday overture : revision Holograph. Gift of the composer. In pencil. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. 856 modified; 985 added vi26 2019-04-12- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1960-01-01
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Notated Music[Sketches for piano sonata]. Holograph, in pencil. Various sizes of mss. music stored in case. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1945-01-01
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Notated MusicDouble concerto Holograph. For harpsichord, piano, and 2 instrumental ensembles. Title from lid of box 1. Gift of the composer, Dec. 31, 1969. In 9 boxes. Also available in digital form on the Library…- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1961-01-01
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Notated MusicExercises Holograph. In part with French and Latin words. Title from folder; title on box: Counterpoint exercises with Nadia Boulanger, 1933-35. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.…- Contributor: Carter, Elliott - Boulanger, Nadia
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Notated MusicPiano concerto 1965 Holograph. Gift of the composer, Dec. 31, 1969. In 15 boxes. In pencil. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. 856 modified; 985 added vi26 2019-04-12- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1965-01-01
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Notated MusicStr quartet no 1--51 Holograph. Title from stamp at bottom of 1st p. Gift of composer, 1963. In pencil (principally).- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1951
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Notated MusicPocahontas Holograph. Sketches for ballet. Title from folder. Gift of the composer, Dec. 1, 1967. In pencil (principally ) and ink.- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1939
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Notated MusicPocahontas : ballet Holograph. Ballet (incomplete) arr. for 2 pianos. Caption title. Gift of the composer, Dec. 1, 1967. In pencil (principally) and ink. Accompanied by photocopy (reduced) of 3 pages representing passages cut from…- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1939
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Notated MusicSketches for Symphony #1 Holograph. Cover title. Gift of the composer, Dec. 31, 1969. In pencil.- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1942
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Notated MusicSketches for Minotaur Holograph, in pencil. Sketches for a ballet in one act and two scenes. Title in red pencil on the last page.- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1947
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Notated MusicSketches for Emblems Holograph. For men's voices (TTBB) and piano. Words by Allen Tate. Gift of the composer, Dec 31, 1969. In pencil.- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1947
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Notated MusicSketches for Ww quintet #1 Holograph. For flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon. Gift of the composer, Dec. 31, 1969. In pencil.- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1948
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Notated MusicW.w. quintet Holograph. For flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon. Caption title. Gift of the composer, Dec. 31, 1969. In pencil.- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1948
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Notated Music8 études & fantasy : sketch for 8 etudes Holograph. For flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon. Gift of the composer, 1963. In pencil and ink.- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1949
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Notated MusicVariations for orchestra Holograph. Gift of the composer, Dec. 27, 1968. In pencil.- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1955
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Notated MusicDouble concerto Holograph. For harpsichord, piano, and 2 instrumental ensembles. "Rejects"--Library folder. Caption title. Gift of the composer, Dec. 31, 1969. In box. In pencil; principally on transparencies. Includes detached leaves of various size.…- Contributor: Carter, Elliott
- Date: 1961
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CollectionElliott Carter Collection Elliott Carter (1908-2012) was one of the most innovative American composers of the twentieth century. An extensive collection of his holograph scores and sketches are available in the Library of Congress, and…Collection Items: View 28 Items
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Web PageRelated Resources Boosey & Hawkes composer page for Elliott Carter External G. Schirmer Inc. composer page for Elliott Carter External
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Web PageRights and Access The Library of Congress is providing access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for other purposes. The written permission of the…
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ArticleArticles and Essays Articles and Essays The way it all goes along: a tribute to Elliott Carter Elliot Carter from The musical languages of Elliott Carter by Charles Rosen. (Washington, DC: Music Division, Research Services,…
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ArticleThe way it all goes along: a tribute to Elliott Carter Elliot Carter from The musical languages of Elliott Carter by Charles Rosen. (Washington, DC: Music Division, Research Services, Library of Congress, 1984). Performing Arts Reading Room, Library of Congress. On December 11th,…