Charles Ives at 150: The Sound of America

Andrew Farach-Colton
Friday, July 12, 2024

Charles Ives evoked his country like few others, and to mark 150 years since his birth, Andrew Farach-Colton delves into the life and music of this most unconventional figure

Charles Ives (photography: Lebrecht Music Arts / Bridgeman Images)

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