I'm reading the slim Cambridge Music Handbook on the Concord Sonata, which is quite enlightening, especially about the reception of the work when Ives ...
... That was the first one I bought, a random purchase, actually - it was the only one I could find at the time. Best, Kirk Forthcoming book: iPod/iTunes...
A really important concert on 31st October - both for content and performers. Book quick ! RFH is doing a Birtwhistle celebration and this is one of the...
MusicWeb review of Hamelin's new Concord Sonata recording: http://www.musicweb.uk.net/classrev/2004/Sept04/Ives_Hamelin .htm Very nicely done! With my own...
Thanks, Bob for your kind words about my review. Obviously, my very preliminary "so-so" impressions of the new Hamelin recording changed after I'd had a few...
Scott, here's an Amazon linki to the Deutsch: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000001K3W/ FWIW (and I think it's worth something), she studied with both...
If anyone would like my kind supplier has sent me airchecks of many Proms concerts including the Aimard Concord (with Messaien) that Tony went to. One he...
Can anyone help with a question about instrumentation for Ives "Psalm 90"? We will be performing this in Boston in November (I hope). It looks like there are...
... <home@p...> wrote: Can anyone help with a question about instrumentation for Ives "Psalm 90"? We will be performing this in Boston in November (I hope). It...
Peter, Here's what James Sinclair says about Psalm 90 in his "Descriptive Guide": ********************** Psalm 90 Medium: Mixed chorus (SATB div.); 4 bell...
Speaking of performance, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will be performing some of the works of Ives during the '04-'05 season. dallassymphony.com Russ...
... Indeed they will be, and I salute them for it! Sep. 18, 19: Variations on 'America' Sep. 23-26: Symph. No. 3 Oct. 14-17: Three Places in New England Jan....
Thanks, Scott, I appreciate the information. Gene has just sent me a copy of the recording, which I agree is wonderful. Why is it so hard to buy this music?? ...
Hi, all! I'm still committed to my "Concord marathon" just as soon as I receive "Hamelin II"; all the other Concords are lined up like ducks in a row, just...
Wonderful reviews, Bob. Thanks for sharing. ...I'm also looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the recordings of the "Concord." ;-) Take care. Scott ...
Thanks for this, Bob -- my money is on Ives too -- but your point about Harry Partch is right -- all composers today should be starting to run Video/DVD of...
Michael wrote: - but your point about Harry Partch is right -- all composers today should be starting to run Video/DVD of their work because they don't know...
I can remember that incredible moment in the Lincoln Center bandshell when Paul Winter was playing one piece on stage and the cornet band came marching up the...
... bandshell when Paul Winter was playing one piece on stage and the cornet band came marching up the center aisle playing the "Holiday Quickstep" -- it's...
Scott Mortensen contributed a short piece about Charles Ives to my forthcoming iPod and iTunes book. Unfortunately, it was a bit too late, so it didn't make...
Well, let's see... Roberto Gerhard's Violin Concerto, a real stunner. Arnold Schoenberg's 2nd String Quartet. Oh yes, and Allan Pettersson's 8th Symphony (and...
... Well besides moving, starting my new job, watching CNN, etc. I have been in a "proggy" mood lately. Not much Ives, either, but I am itching for some, so ...
For anyone who lives in the Kansas City area, there will be an Ives Celebration concert on the campus of Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO...
http://rgable.typepad.com/aworks/2004/10/piano_sonata_no.html Timothy Andres happens to be the son of a friend... I'm going to see if he has a complete...
... That would be great, Kirk. For those who might like a sample of Timo's playing, check: http://www.fromthetop.org/popups/pop_radio_041203.html -Gene ...