Carter, Elliott - Book with his Autograph Notes for Concerto for Orchestra World Premiere

American modernist composer (1908-2012), and one of the most recognized figures in American orchestral music during the second half of the 20th century.

Volume of the poem "Winds" (Vents) by St. John Perse, this is the copy of this book that Carter used for New York Philharmonic´s commission of the Concerto for Orchestra, a piece by Carter composed for the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the orchestra.

Concerto for Orchestra was written by Carter in 1969 on commission for the New York Philharmonic, and premiered on February 5th, 1970 by the New York Philharmonic.

It is one of Carter´s most famous pieces. See more information HERE.

From the collection of conductor CZB, who studied with Carter, and was given as a gift in appreciation of his NY Philharmonic lecture on Mr. Carter´s music. 

Hardcovers, 193 numbered pages, 2nd edition, first printing, 1961, by Pantheon Books. Size is 6.25 x 9.25 inches, a small bump ("dog ears") on the top border of the front cover and minor stains on page 165, but in overall excellent condition.

See scans of all pages with markings.

ALSO INCLUDED and from the same provenance are:

- one of Elliott Carter´s last composing pencils and a note of appreciation to CZB.

- a 1993 letter from Helen Carter, wife of the composer

- an early letter by Elliott Carter to Baldwin Pianos for his student, CZB, 1971.

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This is probably the rarest of Elliott Carter offerings ever, important not only musically but historically and a set of items of high importance for any collector focusing on American Music in the 20th Century.

See more about the Concerto for Orchestra HERE.