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Charles Ives

    October 20, 1874 – May 19, 1954

    Charles Ives was an American modernist composer, recognized as one of the first American composers of international renown. Though his early works were largely overlooked and remained unperformed for many years, his music later achieved public recognition, establishing him as an "American original". Ives was a pioneer of experimental music, employing techniques such as polytonality, polyrhythm, tone clusters, and quarter tones. His innovative approach foreshadowed many musical developments that became widespread in the 20th century, solidifying his status as a leading American composer of art music.

    The Fourth of July: Third Movement of a Symphony: New England Holidays
    Isles of Summer; or, Nassau and the Bahamas
    Robert Browning Overt
    Twelve Easy Songs: Low Voice and Piano
    Twelve Easy Songs: High Voice and Piano
    Memos
    • Memos

      • 355 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      A primary source book on Charles E. Ives, this volume presents most of the previously unpublished writings of the American composer. These "memos", as Ives called them, dealt with his music, composition, criticism, autobiography, biography and other topics. During his lifetime Ives rearranged them, lent them out, mislaid and tucked them away in books so that, in the late 1940s, only about three-fifths of them were available to his biographer. After his death in 1954, Ives's papers were gradually put in order and here have been arranged into three sections, edited and annotated by John Kirkpatrick. Part One, "Pretext", sets forth Ives's aims, his views on music, critics and criticism. In part Two, "Scrapbook", Ives discusses his music. Part Three, "Memories", is devoted to biographical and autobiographical remembrances.

      Memos
    • (Peermusic Classical). This is the first volume of songs by Charles Ives designed expressly for the young singer. Ives famously asked "Must a song always be a song?" His songs are often miniature dramas, and suggest the visual as much as the auditory. Singers and pianists alike are encouraged to be proactive, and imagine they are actors, or painters, or enter the creative process in some other way. Contents include: 1. Autumn, 2. The Cage, 3. The Circus Band, 4. Down East, 5. Her Eyes, 6. In the Alley, 7. Memories, 8. Nature's Way, 9. The Side Show, 10. There is a lane, 11. The Things Our Fathers Loved, 12. The Waiting Soul

      Twelve Easy Songs: High Voice and Piano
    • (Peermusic Classical). This is the first volume of songs by Charles Ives designed expressly for the young singer. Ives famously asked "Must a song always be a song?" His songs are often miniature dramas, and suggest the visual as much as the auditory. Singers and pianists alike are encouraged to be proactive, and imagine they are actors, or painters, or enter the creative process in some other way. Contents include: 1. Autumn, 2. The Cage, 3. The Circus Band, 4. Down East, 5. Her Eyes, 6. In the Alley, 7. Memories, 8. Nature's Way, 9. The Side Show, 10. There is a lane, 11. The Things Our Fathers Loved, 12. The Waiting Soul

      Twelve Easy Songs: Low Voice and Piano
    • (Full Score). This new performance score seeks to address every quantifiable performance problem confronting conductors and performs of the Ives Fourth Symphony. Here, for the first time, difficulties that have bedeviled interpreters of the score in the past are addressed, and the new issues unearthed in the recently published Critical Edition score are harnessed and accounted for.

      Symphony No. 4: Full Score Based on the Critical Edition
    • The Isles of Summer

      Nassau and the Bahamas

      • 428 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Set in the picturesque Nassau and the Bahamas, this reprint captures the essence of the region as it was in 1880. The book offers a vivid portrayal of the islands' landscapes, culture, and lifestyle, providing readers with a historical glimpse into the past. Its unchanged format preserves the original text, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history and charm of these tropical locales.

      The Isles of Summer
    • Focusing on the preservation of cultural heritage, this reprint from Antigonos publishing house offers a historical work in excellent condition. The publication aims to make significant historical texts accessible to the public, ensuring that important literature remains available for future generations.

      Chips from the Workshop: Parnassus, and other Poems
    • Chips From The Workshop

      Parnassus; The Outlaw's Dream; Or The Old Man's Counsel And Other Poems

      • 184 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      This antiquarian book serves as a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. The reprint reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting literature, making it accessible in a high-quality edition that remains true to the original.

      Chips From The Workshop