Although Charles Ives has long been viewed as the quintessential
American composer, he was also closely linked to the European
classical tradition, say the Ives scholars in this book.
Contributors explore the influences on Ives of his musical
predecessors and the parallels between Ives and his European
contemporaries, revealing him as culturally unique and yet reliant
on the classical tradition for aesthetic philosophy and musical
techniques. A stimulating and important contribution to Ives
scholarship and to the understanding of twentieth-century
music.-Larry Starr, University of Washington A valuable addition to
Ives scholarship.-Library Journal Illuminates Ive's music by
comparing it with that of other composers in Europe and the U.S.
Begins with essays that examine the influences of his musical
predecessors, and concludes with essays that find parallels between
Ives and European contemporaries including Mahler, Schoenberg,
Berg, and Stravinsky.-Reference & Research Book News Each of
the essays in Charles Ives is provided with copious and detailed
notes. A general index covers the entire book. This work is
essential reading for scholars interested in Ives and his
music.-Kathryn Bumpass, Notes
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