Abstract: In this article, I write about my experience of learning and performing Night Fantasies by Elliott Carter. I discuss the technical problems that I found, as well as the strategies that I made use in order to overcome those difficulties. I also bring some analytical and historical questions about the work and the composer that I find important for a rigorous performance of this piano piece.

Keywords: contemporary music, piano music, performance, Elliott Carter, Night Fantasies.

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