Elliott Carter
Composer

Elliott Carter Net Worth

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

Birth Day December 11, 1908
Birth Place Massachusetts
Age 112 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 5, 2012 (age 103)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 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.

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