Ives, Copland & Corigliano: American Violin Sonatas

Featuring

Adam Bruderek
Anna Prabucka-Firlej
Charles Ives
Aaron Copland
John Corigliano Jr.

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Composition History

Aaron Copland's Sonata for Violin and Piano (1942-1943) is dedicated to his friend, Lieutenant Harry H. Dunham, who was killed early in World War II.

Compositional Technique

Charles Ives was a pioneer in sonoristic experiments, consciously incorporating polytonality, aleatoricism, and quarter-tones into his musical language.

Composer Biography

Charles Ives, born in 1874, is considered the first American composer to achieve worldwide acclaim, despite his works not being initially popular.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Charles Ives's compositions ingeniously combine inspirations from American functional and sacred music with European musical heritage.

Composer Biography

John Corigliano, born in 1938, is a composer known for naturally blending neo-romantic tonal music with advanced contemporary techniques.

Composer Biography

Aaron Copland, born in 1900, is widely recognized as the father of independent American music, free from European influences.

Performer Biography

Anna Prabucka-Firlej, the pianist on this album, has performed with many outstanding instrumentalists and singers, including Siegfried Palm and Wanda Wiłkomirska.