Carter, Elliott: Figment IV (2007) 3'
for solo viola

World Premiere
1/22/2008
Cité de la Musique, Paris
Samuel Rhodes, viola /


Composer's Notes  
Figment IV was written for the wonderful violist, Samuel Rhodes, who performs  so brilliantly with the Juilliard Quartet. All of my quartets profited greatly by his unflagging skills and interest.

-Elliott Carter
  8/12/07

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