This album is the sixth and final volume in a series of Ives's songs, with an alphabetical approach ensuring each volume contains a representative cross-section of his work.
Composer Biography
Charles Ives, whose wider reputation now rests on his orchestral, chamber, and piano music, considered songs to be a central part of his creative output.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Ives wrote almost 200 songs, and their expressive variety reflects the evolution of American music from the late 19th to the early 20th centuries.
Compositional Technique
Ives frequently reworked his songs throughout his career, sometimes substituting texts or revising the music itself.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Sprague Hall at Yale University in New Haven, USA, during May and June of 2005.
