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The first comprehensive Charles Ives discography, compiled by Richard Warren, was published in 1972. In the decades following, Warren, along with staff of the Yale Collection of Historical Sound Recordings, continued documenting newly released recordings of Ives’ music. With support from the Charles Ives Society, Kevin Sherwin completed compiling the discography to include recordings until 2019, and Nicholas Brewer edited and facilitated its online publication and search functions.
This online discography is a comprehensive and searchable list, presented in order of the table of contents listed below. For each composition, recordings are listed in chronological order. The table of contents is based on the structure of James Sinclair’s A Descriptive Catalogue of the Music of Charles Ives, which reflects the current catalogue of recordings of Charles Ives’ music. For more detailed explanations of the discography’s compilation and use of this website, please see the above links to the Preface and Usage Guide.
Table of Contents
All Recordings
I. Orchestra Music
i. Symphonies
| Recording Date/Location | Performing Artists | Record Label, Release Number, Format, Release Year | Album Names | Additional Recording Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28 & 29, 2014, Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia | Melbourne Symphony Orchestra; Andrew Davis, conductor | Chandos CHSA 5152, CD (2015). | Charles Ives: Symphonies Nos 1 and 2 | |
| July 28 & 29, 2014, Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia | Melbourne Symphony Orchestra; Andrew Davis, conductor | Chandos CHSA 5152, CD (2015). | Charles Ives: Symphonies Nos 1 and 2 | |
| February 11-14, 2015, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States (live recording) | Marcus High School Wind Symphony; Amanda Drinkwater, conductor | Mark Records 51663-MCD, CD (2015). | Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention 2015 | [Finale only]; (arr. J. Elkus for wind ensemble) |
| February 11-14, 2015, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States (live recording) | Marcus High School Wind Symphony; Amanda Drinkwater, conductor | Mark Records 51663-MCD, CD (2015). | Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention 2015 | [Finale only]; (arr. J. Elkus for wind ensemble) |
| Record Label, Release Number, Format, Release Year |
|---|
| Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002038373453, CD. |
| Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002038373453, CD. |
| Recording Date/Location | Performing Artists | Record Label, Release Number, Format, Release Year | Album Names | Additional Recording Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 1946, NYC | CBS Symphony Orchestra; Bernard Herrmann, conductor | Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002038370855, 1/4 inch sound tape reel. [part of iii] Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002038370863, 1/4 inch sound tape reel. | (NOTE: This performance includes Ives's corrections of the score Bernard Herrmann). Broadcast of WCBS, first broadcast of the work | |
| September 11, 1946, NYC | CBS Symphony Orchestra; Bernard Herrmann, conductor | Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002038370855, 1/4 inch sound tape reel. [part of iii] Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002038370863, 1/4 inch sound tape reel. | (NOTE: This performance includes Ives's corrections of the score Bernard Herrmann). Broadcast of WCBS, first broadcast of the work | |
| August 6, 1950, auditorium of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. | National Gallery Orchestra; Richard Bales, conductor. | WCFM LP1 (Matrix numbers: XTV13460; XTV13461), 33.3 RPM (1950). El Records ACMEM 146, CD (2008). | A Radical in a Suit and Tie. | Recorded by Warren McDowell |
| August 6, 1950, auditorium of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. | National Gallery Orchestra; Richard Bales, conductor. | WCFM LP1 (Matrix numbers: XTV13460; XTV13461), 33.3 RPM (1950). El Records ACMEM 146, CD (2008). | A Radical in a Suit and Tie. | Recorded by Warren McDowell |
| September 6, 1952 (possibly 1949), Yaddo Festival, Saratoga Springs, NY | The Yaddo Orchestra; Frederick Fennell, conductor | Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002038370970, 1/4 inch sound tape reel. | ||
| September 6, 1952 (possibly 1949), Yaddo Festival, Saratoga Springs, NY | The Yaddo Orchestra; Frederick Fennell, conductor | Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002038370970, 1/4 inch sound tape reel. | ||
| November 5, 1954, evening, Woolsey Hall, Yale University, New Haven, CT | Yale University Orchestra; Howard Boatwright, conductor. | Yale HSR W-98, CD (date of digital transfer not listed). Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002128474765, 1/4 inch sound tape reel. [part 1] Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002128474773, 1/4 inch sound tape reel. [part 2] | Recorded by Richard C. Burns. The performance was part of a concert "commemorating 100 years of instruction in music at Yale"_x001E_program of concert. | |
| November 5, 1954, evening, Woolsey Hall, Yale University, New Haven, CT | Yale University Orchestra; Howard Boatwright, conductor. | Yale HSR W-98, CD (date of digital transfer not listed). Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002128474765, 1/4 inch sound tape reel. [part 1] Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002128474773, 1/4 inch sound tape reel. [part 2] | Recorded by Richard C. Burns. The performance was part of a concert "commemorating 100 years of instruction in music at Yale"_x001E_program of concert. | |
| ca. March 12, 1955, Concert Hall of the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, MD | The Baltimore Little Symphony; Reginald Stewart, conductor | Vanguard VRS468 (Matrix: XTV23227), 33.3 RPM (1955). | Charles Ives: Symphony No. 3 - Richard Donovan: Suite for String Orchestra and Oboe | |
| ca. March 12, 1955, Concert Hall of the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, MD | The Baltimore Little Symphony; Reginald Stewart, conductor | Vanguard VRS468 (Matrix: XTV23227), 33.3 RPM (1955). | Charles Ives: Symphony No. 3 - Richard Donovan: Suite for String Orchestra and Oboe | |
| February 22, 1956, Sprague Mem. Hall, Yale University, New Haven, CT | The (Yale) University Orchestra; Howard Boatwright, conductor | Yale University Self-Released Number Unlisted, 33.3 RPM (1956). | ||
| February 22, 1956, Sprague Mem. Hall, Yale University, New Haven, CT | The (Yale) University Orchestra; Howard Boatwright, conductor | Yale University Self-Released Number Unlisted, 33.3 RPM (1956). | ||
| May 5, 1957, Eastman Theatre, Rochester, NY | Eastman-Rochester Orchestra; Howard Hanson, conductor | Mercury MG50149, 33.3 RPM (1958). Mercury SR90149, stereo 33.3 RPM (1959). Mercury C90149,stereo tape; 7i/2 i.p.s.; 4track (ca. 1959). Philips 839.262, 33.3 RPM (year unlisted, France). Philips 30117, stereo tape cassette (1969). Mercury MMA11010, 33.3 RPM (1959, England). Mercury AMS1 6083, stereo 33.3 RPM (1969, England). Mercury SRI-75035, stereo 33.3 RPM (year unlisted). Mercury 432 755, CD (1991). Mercury Living Presence 4756274, CD (2004). | Charles Ives: Three Places in New England - Symphony No. 3 | |
| May 5, 1957, Eastman Theatre, Rochester, NY | Eastman-Rochester Orchestra; Howard Hanson, conductor | Mercury MG50149, 33.3 RPM (1958). Mercury SR90149, stereo 33.3 RPM (1959). Mercury C90149,stereo tape; 7i/2 i.p.s.; 4track (ca. 1959). Philips 839.262, 33.3 RPM (year unlisted, France). Philips 30117, stereo tape cassette (1969). Mercury MMA11010, 33.3 RPM (1959, England). Mercury AMS1 6083, stereo 33.3 RPM (1969, England). Mercury SRI-75035, stereo 33.3 RPM (year unlisted). Mercury 432 755, CD (1991). Mercury Living Presence 4756274, CD (2004). | Charles Ives: Three Places in New England - Symphony No. 3 | |
| December 15, 1965, Philharmonic Hall, Lincoln Ctr., New York, NY | New York Philharmonic; Leonard Bernstein, conductor | Columbia ML6243 (Matrix: XXLP112362), 33.3 RPM (1966). Columbia MS6843 (Matrix: XXSM 11 2364), stereo 33.3 RPM (1966). Columbia MQ797, stereo tape; 7i/2 i.p.s.; 4track (1966). C.B.S. BRG72458 & SBRG72458, stereo 33.3 RPM (1966, England). Columbia MS7 153 in set D3S783, (Matrix: XXSM112364), stereo 33.3 RPM (1968). CBS Masterworks, 33.3 RPM (1983). Sony Classical SMK-60202, CD (1998). Sony 516023 2, CD (2004). | Bernstein Conducts Ives. Bernstein Century - Ives - Symphony No. 2 - Symphony No. 3. Leonard Bernstein - Ives. | |
| December 15, 1965, Philharmonic Hall, Lincoln Ctr., New York, NY | New York Philharmonic; Leonard Bernstein, conductor | Columbia ML6243 (Matrix: XXLP112362), 33.3 RPM (1966). Columbia MS6843 (Matrix: XXSM 11 2364), stereo 33.3 RPM (1966). Columbia MQ797, stereo tape; 7i/2 i.p.s.; 4track (1966). C.B.S. BRG72458 & SBRG72458, stereo 33.3 RPM (1966, England). Columbia MS7 153 in set D3S783, (Matrix: XXSM112364), stereo 33.3 RPM (1968). CBS Masterworks, 33.3 RPM (1983). Sony Classical SMK-60202, CD (1998). Sony 516023 2, CD (2004). | Bernstein Conducts Ives. Bernstein Century - Ives - Symphony No. 2 - Symphony No. 3. Leonard Bernstein - Ives. | |
| July 1967, Bishops Gate Institute, London, England | New Philharmonia Orchestra of London; Harold Farberman, conductor | Vanguard Cardinal Series VCS10034 in set VCS10032VCS10034 (Matrix: XSV140125), stereo 33.3 RPM (1968). VanguardVSL11041, stereo 33.3 RPM (1968, England). Vanguard VCD-72030, CD (1988). Vanguard Classics 08909871, CD (1993, Netherlands). | Symphony No. 3 & 4: Hallowe'en from Three Outdoor Scenes. | |
| July 1967, Bishops Gate Institute, London, England | New Philharmonia Orchestra of London; Harold Farberman, conductor | Vanguard Cardinal Series VCS10034 in set VCS10032VCS10034 (Matrix: XSV140125), stereo 33.3 RPM (1968). VanguardVSL11041, stereo 33.3 RPM (1968, England). Vanguard VCD-72030, CD (1988). Vanguard Classics 08909871, CD (1993, Netherlands). | Symphony No. 3 & 4: Hallowe'en from Three Outdoor Scenes. | |
| October 3, 1968, Academy of Music, Philadelphia, PA | The Philadelphia Orchestra; Eugene Ormandy, conductor | RCA Victor LSC3060 (Matrix: WRRS4245), stereo 33.3 RPM (1969). RCA Victor R8S1125, stereo tape cartridge (1969). R.C.A. SB6798; stereo 33.3 RPM (1969, England). | Symphony No. 3: The Camp Meeting |