Carter, Elliot. (1908–2012) Important Signed LetterTyped letter, signed "Elliott Carter." 1 page, July 11th, 1958. The composer writes to a Mr. Giddy in relation to his sonata for cello and piano. In part: "The work requires a good pianist and needs quite a lot of rehearsal as the ensemble is intricate If you decide to do the work, please be very sure that the cello is almost always very clearly audible above the piano even if this means having the piano completely shut and the performer playing very