Ives

Charles Edward, b. Danbury, Conn., Oct. 20, 1874; composer; studied with Dudley Buck, H. R. Shelley and Parker; an original figure among Amer. comps., working in seclusion and with music as an avocation, Ives’ scores when prod. by modernist organizations in N. Y. and elsewhere have created considerable interest; one of his theories being that several musical units of an ensemble may proceed independently of each other; also employs much freedom in tonality, rhythm and harmony; among his productions, the work of many years, are 4 symphonies, 3 orch. suites, 2 cantatas, 4 vin. sonatas, 2 piano sonatas, 2 overtures, works for chorus and ~ orch., chamber music incl. a string quartet and quarter-tone pieces, and especially a collection of about ‘200 highly original songs; some of his subjects are drawn from New England.