Carter's quartets

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:analysis widely studied in musicology
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Grammy_Award
gptkbp:characteristics complex rhythms
thematic development
dynamic contrasts
extended techniques
contrapuntal textures
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Elliott_Carter
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced modern chamber music
gptkbp:dedication varies by quartet
gptkbp:duration varies by quartet
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:1960
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Carter's quartets
gptkbp:influenced string quartet composers
gptkbp:influenced_artists many contemporary composers
gptkbp:influences 12-tone technique
gptkbp:legacy Elliott Carter's contribution to 20th-century music
gptkbp:notable_bands gptkb:5
gptkb:String_Quartet_No._3
gptkb:String_Quartet_No._4
gptkb:String_Quartet_No._5
gptkb:String_Quartet_No._1
gptkb:String_Quartet_No._2
gptkbp:notable_features rhythmic complexity
use of motifs
dramatic contrasts
use of silence
use of dissonance
exploration of timbre
exploration of form
use of silence and pauses
integration of technology in performance
exploration of emotional depth
exploration of spatial relationships
integration of jazz elements
interaction between instruments
use of unconventional structures
use of microtonality
emphasis on individual voices
emphasis on communication between players
exploration of rhythm and meter
exploration of the quartet as a medium
exploration of the role of the composer
influence of American folk music
polyphonic writing
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Juilliard_String_Quartet
gptkbp:performances frequently performed in festivals
gptkbp:premiere_date gptkb:1960
gptkbp:recordings available on multiple labels
gptkbp:significance important contributions to string quartet repertoire
gptkbp:style modern classical
gptkbp:venue gptkb:Public_Library
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Haydn_Quartet
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7