This collection contains 10 brief essays, interviews, reflections, and excerpts of music in honor of composer Elliott Carter's 100th birthday. Pierre Boulez, Paul Griffiths, Charles Rosen, Frederic Rzewski, and other composers and critics, as well as a poet, reflect on his music, its impact, and how he has influenced them. Some of the pieces discussed include "Anaphora" from A Mirror on Which to Dwell, string quartets, and "Am Klavier." A list of Carter's works is appended. There is no index. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)