Variations on America (Arr. W. Rhoads and W. Schuman for wind ensemble)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Overture and March 1776 (Arr. J. Sinclair)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
They Are there! (Arr. J. Sinclair)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Old Home Days Suite: I. Waltz (Arr. J. Elkus for wind ensemble)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Old Home Days Suite: II. The Opera House. III. Old Home Day (Arr. J. Elkus for wind ensemble)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Old Home Days Suite: IV. The Collection (Arr. J. Elkus for wind ensemble)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Old Home Days Suite: V. Slow March (Arr. J. Elkus for wind ensemble)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Old Home Days Suite: VI. Burlesque Harmonization of London Bridge, "London Bridge Is Fallen Down" (Arr. J. Elkus for wind ensemble)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
March Intercollegiate with Annie Lisle (Arr. K. Brion)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Fugue in C Minor (Arr. Of String Quartet No. 1, "from the Salvation Army": I. Chorale)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
March in F Major and C Major with Omega Lambda Chi (Arr. K. Brion)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Variations on Jerusalem the Golden, "Fantasia on Jerusalem the Golden" (Arr. K. Brion)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
A Son of a Gambolier, March (Arr. J. Elkus for wind ensemble)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Postlude in F MajorCharles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Country Band MarchCharles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
A New England Holiday Symphony: A Symphony - New England Holidays (Holidays Symphony): II. Decoration DayCharles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Set No. 5, "the Other Side of Pioneering": The Other Side of Pioneering: III. Charlie Rutlage (Arr. J. Sinclair for wind ensemble)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
The Circus Band, March (Arr. J. Elkus for wind ensemble)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Runaway Horse on Main Street (Arr. J. Sinclair)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
March No. 6 with Here's to Good Old Yale (Arr. J. Elkus fir wind ensemble)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Piano Sonata No. 2, "Concord, Mass., 1840-60": III. The Alcotts (Arr. J. Elkus)Charles Ives, United States Marine Band, Timothy W. Foley
Dive into the avant-garde world of Charles Ives with this captivating album, released on August 1, 2007, under the Naxos label. This collection, spanning 1 hour and 13 minutes, offers a unique blend of Ives' compositions, expertly arranged for wind ensemble by notable arrangers such as William Rhoads, John Sinclair, and others. The album features a variety of pieces, from marches and suites to symphonies and sonatas, showcasing Ives' innovative and often experimental approach to music.
Highlights include the "Variations on America," a creative reimagining of the patriotic tune, and the "Old Home Days Suite," which evokes nostalgic scenes of small-town America. The album also features the evocative "The Alcotts" from Ives' Piano Sonata No. 2, and a selection of marches that reflect Ives' upbringing amidst military music. Performed by the U.S. Marine Band, this album provides a rich and engaging exploration of Ives' unique musical vision. Whether you're a fan of avant-garde music or simply curious about Ives' distinctive style, this album offers a compelling journey through his diverse and influential body of work.
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About Charles Ives
Charles Ives, born in Danbury, Connecticut in 1874, is celebrated as one of America's most innovative and original composers. A pioneer of experimental music, Ives' compositions often incorporated polytonality, polyrhythm, and tone clusters, techniques that were far ahead of their time and anticipated many musical innovations of the 20th century. Despite his groundbreaking work, Ives' music was largely overlooked during his early career, and many of his pieces went unperformed for years. It was only later in life that his genius was recognized, thanks to the efforts of contemporaries like Henry Cowell and Lou Harrison. Ives' unique style blended elements of American popular music, church music traditions, and European art music, creating a sound that was distinctly his own. By day, Ives was a successful actuary and businessman, but by night, he composed some of the most influential and experimental music of his era. His legacy as a trailblazer in American music is undeniable, and his compositions continue to inspire and challenge musicians and audiences alike.
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Ives: Variations On America / Old Home Days / The Alcotts - Charles Ives - Vinyl LP
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