Charles Ives and his music,

Cowell, Henry, 1897-1965.

Charles Ives and his music, by Henry Cowell and Sidney Cowell. - New York, Oxford University Press, 1955. - x, 245 p. ports., facsim., music. 21 cm.

Includes: Soliloquy; or, A study in 7ths and other things (p. 158) and Paracelsus (p. 183-185) for voice and piano. "A list of the compositions of Charles Edward Ives": p. 207-233.

Bibliography: p. 235-238.

Time and place -- George Ives and his son Charlie -- College and career -- Insurance man -- The professional world of music -- Ives cleans house and retires -- The career of Ives's music -- After retirement -- Ives's use of musical materials : polyphony ; harmony ; melody ; rhythm ; form ; instrumentation and voice writing -- Three works explored : Paracelsus ; Sonata no. 2 for piano, Concord, Mass., 1840-1860 ; Universe symphony.

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Ives, Charles, 1874-1954.

ML410.I94 / C6

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