"I mean the public likes it more in Europe than they do here because the state supported organizations have felt that playing contemporary music was part of the education of the public"
- Elliott Carter
About this Quote
This quote by Elliott Carter suggests that the public in Europe is more responsive to modern music than the public in the United States. This is likely due to the fact that state-supported organizations in Europe have actually taken it upon themselves to educate the public about modern music. This education has most likely assisted the public to become more available to and accepting of contemporary music. This is in contrast to the United States, where the public might not have had the same level of exposure to modern music, leading to a less passionate reception. Carter's quote highlights the value of education in helping the public to appreciate and understand contemporary music.
This quote is written / told by Elliott Carter somewhere between December 11, 1908 and today. He/she was a famous Composer from USA.
The author also have 21 other quotes.
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