Ives
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]
November 27, 2024
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]
October 10, 2024
American and English Orchestral Music (Claves)
A fascinating juxtaposition of the familiar and the unfamiliar [PJ]
February 16, 2024
Joseph Szigeti (violin) Recital at USC 1957 (Biddulph)
Late Szigeti: time to flog a dead horse [JW]
December 17, 2023
American Choral Classics (Divine Art)
An enjoyable performance of Copland’s fine In the Beginning; otherwise of variable quality [GPJ]
August 24, 2023
Ives: Complete Sets for Chamber Orchestra (Naxos)
Colourful and quirky Ives receiving skilled if somewhat studious performances [NB]
August 15, 2023
Ives: Symphony 3, Three Places in New England (RCA)
A satisfying recital that is strong on earnest and shining integrity [RB]
June 18, 2023
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