Universe Symphony; Orchestral Set No. 2; The Unanswered Question

by Charles Ives

Universe Symphony; Orchestral Set No. 2; The Unanswered Question cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1994
  • Label: Musicmasters
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:02:01
  • Community rating: 4.03/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This recording captures the monumental ambition of American avant-garde pioneer Charles Ives, featuring a realization of his sprawling, unfinished 'Universe Symphony'. The performance highlights the composer's groundbreaking use of intense polyphonic dissonance and multi-layered spatial orchestration.

Genres

Descriptors: Modern, orchestral, instrumental, complex, space, polyphonic, avant-garde, dissonant, choral, long-form

Tracklist

  1. Universe Symphony (Completed by L. Austin) (37:56)
  2. I. An Elegy to Our Forefathers (5:19)
  3. II. The Rockstrewn Hills Join in the People's Outdoor Meeting (5:26)
  4. III. From Hanover Square North, at the End of a Tragic Day, the Voice of the People Again Arose (7:23)
  5. The Unanswered Question (5:55)

Credits

  • Charles Ives - primary artist, composed by
  • Gerhard Samuel - primary artist, conductor
  • Bruce D. Gwynn - bass
  • Caroline Brenchley - bass
  • Glen Hale - bass
  • Leland Cain - bass
  • Mark Urness - bass
  • Victor Dome - bass

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