Ives

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All is Bright (Avie)

(Déjà Review) A seasonal gift for a musical friend but you may be tempted to keep it instead as a treat for yourself [JQ]

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Ives: Orchestral Works (Naxos)

A great CD showcasing Ives’s grasp of traditional genres and his lifelong propensity for weaving familiar tunes into his work [KT]

American and English Orchestral Music (Claves)

A fascinating juxtaposition of the familiar and the unfamiliar [PJ]

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Joseph Szigeti (violin) Recital at USC 1957 (Biddulph)

Late Szigeti: time to flog a dead horse [JW]

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American Choral Classics (Divine Art)

An enjoyable performance of Copland’s fine In the Beginning; otherwise of variable quality [GPJ]

Ives: Complete Sets for Chamber Orchestra (Naxos)

Colourful and quirky Ives receiving skilled if somewhat studious performances [NB]

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Schuman: Symphony 10 (RCA)

A useful survey of Schuman’s works [SB]

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Ives: Symphony 3, Three Places in New England (RCA)

A satisfying recital that is strong on earnest and shining integrity [RB]