Music by 20th-century composers.
Charles Ives: episode XI.
The works of the American composer Charles Ives who lived from 1874 to 1954 were hardly performed during his life. Today, however, he is seen as the first American composer of international significance. Every first Thursday of the month, we will present a new episode on this mysterious person.
1 – Charles Ives. Set no. 2 for chamber orchestra. Ensemble Modern conducted by Ingo Metzmacher.
2 – Charles Ives. Set for theatre orchestra. Ensemble Modern conducted by Ingo Metzmacher.
3 – Charles Ives and Larry Austin. Universe Symphony. Cincinnati Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gerhard Samuel.
4 – Charles Ives (arrangement by William Schuman). Variations on ‘America’. Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leonard Slatkin.
