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knew Carter at Harvard and also spent time with him in Paris, where both
were studying with Nadia Boulanger. They remained friends throughout
their lives and exchanged letters and visits.
César, Baldaccini (1921–98). French sculptor known for his sculptures made of
scrap metal, compacted automobiles, and rubbish.
Coelho, Olga (1909–2008). Brazilian singer, guitarist, and friend of Andres
Segovia, who wrote several guitar arrangements for her.
Coolidge, Elizabeth Sprague (1864–1953). American pianist and philanthro-
pist, notable for her sponsorship of chamber music and for commission-
ing compositions from contemporary composers in the United States
and abroad. Mrs. Coolidge provided support to RK for concerts in Cam-
bridge, Massachusetts, and elsewhere.
Couperin, François (1668–1733). French composer, harpsichordist, organist.
He published four volumes of pieces for harpsichord as well as a highly
regarded book, L’art de toucher le clavecin (Paris, 1717, Alfred Publishing,
1995 ). RK performed and recorded pieces by Couperin.
Cowell, Henry (1897–1965). American composer, pianist, teacher, and writer.
Cowell established the quarterly publication New Music; founded, with a
number of other composers, the Pan-American Association of Compos-
ers; and composed Set of Four for RK in 1960.
Crane, Louise (1913–97). Prominent American philanthropist and close friend
of literary fi gures, including Tennessee Williams, Elizabeth Bishop, and
Marianne Moore.
Cristofori, Bartolomeo (1655–1731). Italian maker of harpsichords and pia-
nos, best known for his invention of the piano. Three Cristofori pianos
survive and can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New
York and in instrument museums in Rome and Leipzig.
Cunningham, Merce (1919–2009). American dancer, choreographer, and
dance company director. He performed with the Martha Graham Dance
Company (1939–45), and formed the Merce Cunningham Dance Com-
pany (1953), known for incorporating advanced technology into his
work.
Curzon, Clifford (1907–82). British pianist, performed as soloist and with
chamber music ensembles throughout Europe and North America. Cur-
zon and his wife, Lucille, studied in Paris with Wanda Landowska and
Nadia Boulanger, and met RK there.
Curzon, Lucille Wallace (1898–1977). American harpsichordist and pianist.
She studied with Nadia Boulanger and Wanda Landowska, and was a
friend of RK.
Da Ponte, Lorenzo (1749–1838). Italian librettist. He collaborated with a num-
ber of composers, but is most famous for his librettos of three Mozart
operas, the Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Cosi fan tutte.
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