Time not of the essence for composer Carter

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: December 22, 1998| Author: MARK STRYKER | Copyright information

Elliot Carter always was a late bloomer. He didn't find his mature compositional voice until he was 40, and he was nearly 60 before critics, musicians and new music aficionados began speaking of him as America's pre-eminent living composer. That was 30 years ago.

Carter, who turned 90 on Dec. 11, wears the crown today with even more authority. His latest music bristles with inventiveness and youthful vigor. It sacrifices none of its legendary complexity but radiates a warmth and direc...

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