Charles Ives (1874–1954) was an American original. Leonard Bernstein called him “our Lincoln, our Edison,” and Ives was indeed both emancipator and inventor freeing American music from European bonds.
In his songs he demonstrated striking innovation and creativity, he experimented with rhythm and harmony, and he also found expression for some of his most personal and confidential musical thoughts.
Voice students and Ed Bak, collaborative pianist, celebrate Charles Ives' 150th birthday with a program of selections from Ives' 114 Songs.
Performers are Grace Bete, mezzo-soprano; Allie Canfield, soprano; Dana Carlson-Kottke, soprano; Coshel Caudill, baritone; Lizzie Gill, mezzo-soprano; Ava Gilley, mezzo-soprano; Marlon Haughton, baritone; Xiao Liu, soprano; Anabella Petronsi, mezzo-soprano; Greg Smith, tenor; Ariyah Wallace, mezzo-soprano and Roman Wentzel, baritone.
Pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. — Arved Ashby, professor of musicology, presents "Charles Ives and American Wisdom." He will delve into Ives' debts to some quintessentially American thinkers, including the stoic essayist Emerson and the pragmatist philosopher William James. Common sense, individualism and exceptionalism are the main homespun Yankee themes to be explored.
This event is free and open to the public. No ticket required.
Livestream broadcast begins at 7:30 p.m.
- Access the digital recital program. No paper programs will be distributed.
All events are subject to change.
GETTING HERE
Park in the Arps Garage (open to visitors M–F after 4 p.m. and on weekends) just north of the Timashev Music building.
The Timashev Recital Hall is located on the ground floor, at the far north end of the building.