Charles Ives, an American avant-garde composer, invites you to explore his intricate and innovative musical landscape with the album "Ives, C.: Varied Air." Released on April 1, 2013, under the Metier label, this collection is a testament to Ives' unique compositional style and his significant contributions to the world of classical music.
Spanning a duration of 2 hours and 13 minutes, the album is a comprehensive journey through Ives' diverse works. It features a mix of sonatas, studies, and unique pieces like the "Set of 5 Take-offs," showcasing the composer's experimental approach and his ability to blend various musical elements.
The album opens with the monumental "Piano Sonata No. 2," also known as the "Concord Sonata," a four-movement work inspired by the transcendentalist philosophers and writers of Concord, Massachusetts. This piece is a cornerstone of Ives' oeuvre and a highlight of the album.
Throughout "Ives, C.: Varied Air," you'll encounter a range of emotions and musical ideas, from the introspective and lyrical to the energetic and playful. Ives' use of polyrhythms, bitonality, and other innovative techniques creates a rich and complex listening experience that challenges and engages the mind.
Whether you're a longtime fan of Charles Ives or a newcomer to his music, this album offers a compelling exploration of his unique musical vision. Dive in and discover the varied and captivating sounds of Charles Ives.
Tracks
Piano Sonata No. 2, "Concord, Mass., 1840-60", "Concord Sonata": I. EmersonCharles Ives, Philip Mead
Piano Sonata No. 2, "Concord, Mass., 1840-60", "Concord Sonata": II. HawthorneCharles Ives, Philip Mead
Piano Sonata No. 2, "Concord, Mass., 1840-60", "Concord Sonata": III. The AlcottsCharles Ives, Philip Mead
Piano Sonata No. 2, "Concord, Mass., 1840-60", "Concord Sonata": IV. ThoreauCharles Ives, Philip Mead
3-Page SonataCharles Ives, Philip Mead
Study No. 2Charles Ives, Philip Mead
Study No. 9Charles Ives, Philip Mead
Waltz-RondoCharles Ives, Philip Mead
Piano Sonata No. 1: I. Adagio con moto - Allegro con moto - Allegro risoluto - Adagio cantabileCharles Ives, Philip Mead
Piano Sonata No. 1: IIa. Allegro moderato - Andante -Charles Ives, Philip Mead
Piano Sonata No. 1: IIb. Allegro - Meno mosso con moto, "In the Inn"Charles Ives, Philip Mead
Piano Sonata No. 1: III. Largo - Allegro - LargoCharles Ives, Philip Mead
Piano Sonata No. 1: IVa. [—]Charles Ives, Philip Mead
Piano Sonata No. 1: IVb. Allegro - Presto - SlowCharles Ives, Philip Mead
Piano Sonata No. 1: V. Andante maestoso - Adagio cantabile - Allegro - AndanteCharles Ives, Philip Mead
Study No. 20Charles Ives, Philip Mead
Study No. 21Charles Ives, Philip Mead
Study No. 22Charles Ives, Philip Mead
Study No. 23Charles Ives, Philip Mead
Set of 5 Take-offs: No. 1. The Seen and Unseen?Charles Ives, Philip Mead
Set of 5 Take-offs: No. 2. Rough and Ready et al and / or The Jumping FrogCharles Ives, Philip Mead
Set of 5 Take-offs: No. 3. Song without (good) Words / The Good and the Bad (new and old)Charles Ives, Philip Mead
Set of 5 Take-offs: No. 4. Scene EpisodeCharles Ives, Philip Mead
Set of 5 Take-offs: No. 5. Bad Resolutions and Good WAN!Charles Ives, Philip Mead
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