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 genius of Charles Ives with this captivating collection of works, meticulously arranged for wind ensemble. Released in 2007 under the Naxos label, this album offers a unique blend of Ives' iconic compositions, each a testament to his innovative spirit and deep connection to American musical heritage.
The album kicks off with the renowned "Variations on America," a piece that reimagines the familiar tune of the British National Anthem in a distinctly American context. This is followed by a series of marches, suites, and symphonies that showcase Ives' mastery of form and his penchant for incorporating folk melodies and hymns into his compositions.
Notable highlights include the "Old Home Days Suite," a nostalgic journey through small-town America, and "The Alcotts," a movement from Ives' Second Piano Sonata, beautifully transcribed for wind ensemble. Each track is a testament to Ives' ability to blend the familiar with the experimental, creating a sound that is uniquely his own.
The album features transcriptions and adaptations by notable arrangers such as William Rhoads, James Sinclair, and John Elkus, ensuring that Ives' vision is faithfully brought to life for modern audiences. With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a comprehensive introduction to Ives' unique musical language, making it an essential addition to any music lover's collection.
2007 Naxos2007 Naxos
About Charles Ives
Charles Ives stands as a titan of American modernist music, a composer whose innovative spirit and experimental techniques have left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. Born in 1874, Ives was not just a composer but also a successful actuary and businessman, a dual career that reflects his pragmatic yet pioneering approach to life and art. His music, often characterized by its dissonance, polytonality, and polyrhythm, was far ahead of its time, earning him the title of "American original." Ives's compositions, which include symphonies, concertos, and song cycles, are a testament to his unique vision, blending elements of American popular music, church hymns, and European art music into a distinctive and powerful style. Despite facing initial neglect, his work has since been recognized for its groundbreaking contributions to 20th-century music, influencing generations of composers and securing his place as one of America's most innovative and influential musical voices.
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Ives: Variations On America / Old Home Days / The Alcotts - Charles Ives - Vinyl LP
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