Book of Donmon Teith

Charles Ives is widely regarded as the first great American composer of classical music. But listening to his music is an adventure—hearing how a piece begins

Looks at how Ives' music changed over the course of his career, identifies the most important influences, and discusses the themes of Ives' work

An engaging new portrait of the seminal American composer

Charlie listened all through his boyhood, and as he grew into a man, he found he wanted to re-create in music the sounds that he heard every day. But others cou

Through their reminiscences, Ives's relatives, friends, colleagues, and associates reveal aspects of his life, character, and personality, as well as his musica