Back in 1999, pianist Donald Berman rolled out his CRI disc The Unknown Ives. At that time the main controversy about the release seemed to center around how truly "unknown" these works of Charles Ives really were, as several of them had been recorded before, for example the Three-Page Sonata, which had been in print since the 1940s. But when Ives' adherents figured out that Berman was utilizing new Ives Society critical editions that hadn't been previously recorded, and likewise learned what a fine job Berman was doing in ...
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Back in 1999, pianist Donald Berman rolled out his CRI disc The Unknown Ives. At that time the main controversy about the release seemed to center around how truly "unknown" these works of Charles Ives really were, as several of them had been recorded before, for example the Three-Page Sonata, which had been in print since the 1940s. But when Ives' adherents figured out that Berman was utilizing new Ives Society critical editions that hadn't been previously recorded, and likewise learned what a fine job Berman was doing in playing them, they took the bait and the disc quickly sold out. Now it's 2004, and CRI belongs to history. Fortunately this has not deterred Berman from preparing a companion volume to his first effort, The Unknown Ives, Vol. 2, for release on New World Records. The Unknown Ives, Vol. 2, is loaded with Ives piano works that have verily never heretofore been recorded or published. Most of these pieces are early, unchallenging works that nonetheless possess extraordinary charm and...
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Seller's Description:
Charles Ives; George Edward Ives. Very Good. Used-Very Good Condition. Case and disc(s) is in great condition with no significant scratches or marks. Includes original artwork and liner notes when applicable.
