Recording Academy Issues Statement on Elliott Carter
By: Sierra Fox
Recording artist Elliott Carter passed away on Monday, November 5 at age 103. The Recording Academy has issued a statement regarding the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner.
“GRAMMY® winner and Recording Academy Trustees Award recipient Elliott Carter was a brilliant composer whose compositions helped define a uniquely American sound in the 20th century. His musically complex works have been performed by symphonies around the world and his career as both a music creator and educator will leave a lasting legacy for those who follow. He was a consummate talent who will be profoundly missed, and our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends and fans throughout the world.”
Neil Portnow
President/CEO
The Recording Academy
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