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Radical Connections: Elliott Carter and Phil Lesh
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  • Mar 14, 2008

Radical Connections: Elliott Carter and Phil Lesh

Curious how Elliott Carter, one of our most venerable composers of music for the concert hall, and Phil Lesh, best known as the bass player for the Grateful Dead, ever crossed paths? Though you might not ordinarily connect these two composers, there are some surprising musical links between them, supported by a friendship of many years.

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Counterstream Radio

Elliott Carter and Phil Lesh

Elliott Carter and Phil Lesh
New York
2007

Curious how Elliott Carter, one of our most venerable composers of music for the concert hall, and Phil Lesh, best known as the bass player for the Grateful Dead, ever crossed paths? Though you might not ordinarily connect these two composers, there are some surprising musical links between them, supported by a friendship of many years.

Hear them speak with Sarah Cahill about their shared influences and the personal connections they’ve made through music.

Counterstream OnDemand: Elliott Carter and Phil Lesh

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