Symphony No. 1 - Charles Ives
Information about Symphony No. 1 by Charles Ives, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
The work was written in 1898-1901, and is in the key of D minor.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Thomas (Sony Classical Sony)
Superb performances of Ives's first and last symphonies.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Chorus, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas.
Sony Classical Sony
Coupled with Symphony No. 4
Thomas (Essential Classics SB3K87746)
Highly recommended, and at bargain price.
Chicago Symphony Chorus, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas.
Essential Classics SB3K87746
Coupled with Symphonies Nos. 2 - 4
Sinclair (Naxos 8.559175)
Ireland National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by James Sinclair, 2002.
Naxos 8.559175
Järvi (Chandos CHA 10031 )
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Neeme Järvi, 2002.
Chandos CHA 10031
Coupled with Symphony No. 2