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Topic: Charles Ives: Studies & Variations on America (Read 1482 times)

dnephi

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Charles Ives: Studies & Variations on America

on: January 15, 2008, 02:29:22 PM

Ives was a real revolutionary who predated most of the people who tried similar techniques. He is one of the most original American voices and was a fine pianist.

Who is familiar with these pieces? I don't know if there is any good recording of the extant set. Any recommendations?

Might the America variations be a good encore?

Regards,

Daniel

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gerryjay

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Re: Charles Ives: Studies & Variations on America

Reply #1 on: January 15, 2008, 02:43:50 PM

hey dnephi!
ives is the man, i really love his music. i hope someday i'll be able to play something by him.

maybe you may find this link useful:
https://www.musicweb-international.com/Ives/RR_Other_Piano.htm

i only did listen to the america variations live, and yes: it can work as an encore perfectly (although it was not an encore when i did listen to it).