Charles Ives: Studies & Variations on America

[dnephi]

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

[gerryjay]

 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).