Charles Ives: Studies & Variations on America

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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?

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Daniel


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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:
http://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).


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current repertory:
mozart: sonata k.332;
chopin: ballade opus 38;
brahms: rhapsodies opus 79;
debussy: children's corner suite.

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