"In any case, Ives encouraged me to go into music even though he himself had such a hard time being a composer"
- Elliott Carter
About this Quote
This quote by Elliott Carter reflects on his relationship with fellow author Charles Ives. Carter describes that despite Ives' own struggles as a composer, he still encouraged Carter to pursue a career in music. This shows the altruism and kindness of Ives, who put aside his own problems to support and inspire others in their artistic pursuits. It likewise speaks to the impact that Ives had on Carter, as he credits him for encouraging him to follow his enthusiasm and become an author. This quote highlights the significance of mentorship and the power of one's influence on others.
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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"We worked very hard to make the lyrics suit the music. I can't, like Elton John, for example, compose by lyrics. Elton has a great talent for that. Whatever you give him, including your questions, he composes in half an hour and makes a great song out of it"
