Charles Ives VII.
The American composer Charles Ives lived from 1874 until 1954. His works were hardly ever performed during his life. But today he’s seen as the first American composer of international importance. Every first Thursday of the month we have a new episode about this enigmatic figure. Today we pay attention to the religious works of Ives, with a number of psalm arrangements a.o.
Playlist:
1 – Charles Ives. Psalm 67. Kölner Kantorei conducted by Volker Hempfling.
2 – Ives. Psalm 100. San Francisco Symphony Chorus, San Francisco Girls Chorus, San Francisco Symphony conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas. Thomas Hampson, baritone.
3 – Ives. The Celestial Country. BBC Singers, Duke Quartet conducted by Stephen Cleobury.
4 – Ives. Psalm 90. BBC Singers, New London Orchestra conducted by Stephen Cleobury. Christopher Hughes, organ.
5 – Ives. Psalm 135. BBC Singers, New London Orchestra conducted by Stephen Cleobury. Christopher Hughes, organ.
