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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 13 & March 13, 1967, Philadelphia, PA | The Philadelphia Orchestra; Eugene Ormandy, conductor | Columbia MS7111 (Matrix numbers: XXSM135765; XXSM135766), stereo 33.3 RPM (1968). Columbia MQ991, stereo tape; 7i/2 i.p.s.; 4track, 33.3 RPM (1968). Columbia MS7 152 in set D3S783 (Matrix numbers: XXSM135765; XXSMl 36604), stereo 33.3 RPM (1968). C.B.S. SBRG72683; stereo 33.3 RPM (1968, England). Sony Classical SBK-89290, CD (2000). | Charles Ives: Symphony No. 1 - Three Places in New England |
| February 13 & March 13, 1967, Philadelphia, PA | The Philadelphia Orchestra; Eugene Ormandy, conductor | Columbia MS7111 (Matrix numbers: XXSM135765; XXSM135766), stereo 33.3 RPM (1968). Columbia MQ991, stereo tape; 7i/2 i.p.s.; 4track, 33.3 RPM (1968). Columbia MS7 152 in set D3S783 (Matrix numbers: XXSM135765; XXSMl 36604), stereo 33.3 RPM (1968). C.B.S. SBRG72683; stereo 33.3 RPM (1968, England). Sony Classical SBK-89290, CD (2000). | Charles Ives: Symphony No. 1 - Three Places in New England |
| July 1967, Bishops Gate Institute, London, England. | New Philharmonia Orchestra of London; Harold Farberman, conductor | Vanguard Cardinal Series VCS10032 in set VCS10032VCS10034 (Matrix numbers: XSV140120; XSV140121), stereo 33.3 RPM (1968). Vanguard VSL11039, stereo 33.3 RPM (1968, England). Everyman 08 6153 71, CD (1997). | Charles Ives: Symphony No. 1, Halloween, From 'Three Outdoor Scenes'. Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2. |
| July 1967, Bishops Gate Institute, London, England. | New Philharmonia Orchestra of London; Harold Farberman, conductor | Vanguard Cardinal Series VCS10032 in set VCS10032VCS10034 (Matrix numbers: XSV140120; XSV140121), stereo 33.3 RPM (1968). Vanguard VSL11039, stereo 33.3 RPM (1968, England). Everyman 08 6153 71, CD (1997). | Charles Ives: Symphony No. 1, Halloween, From 'Three Outdoor Scenes'. Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2. |
| May 1972, Royce Hall, University of California, Los Angeles, CA | The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra; Zubin Mehta, conductor | London CS-6816, stereo 33.3 RPM (1973). | Ives: Symphony No. 1 - Elgar: Enigma Variations |
| May 1972, Royce Hall, University of California, Los Angeles, CA | The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra; Zubin Mehta, conductor | London CS-6816, stereo 33.3 RPM (1973). | Ives: Symphony No. 1 - Elgar: Enigma Variations |
| May 1972, Royce Hall, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Philharmoic Orchestra; Zubin Mehta, conductor | Decca 466 745-2, CD (2000). Decca 466 806-2, CD (2000). | Ives: The Symphonies - Orchestral Sets 1 & 2. Ives: Symphony No. 1 - Symphony No. 2 - Variations on 'America'. |
| May 1972, Royce Hall, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Philharmoic Orchestra; Zubin Mehta, conductor | Decca 466 745-2, CD (2000). Decca 466 806-2, CD (2000). | Ives: The Symphonies - Orchestral Sets 1 & 2. Ives: Symphony No. 1 - Symphony No. 2 - Variations on 'America'. |
| April 15, 17, 1989, Medinah Temple, Chicago, IL | Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor | Sony SK-44939, CD (1991). Sony Classical SB3K-87746, CD (2002). | Charles Ives: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4. Symphonies Nos. 1-4 - Holidays Symphony - Central Park in the Dark - The Unanswered Question (Revised and Original Versions). |
| April 15, 17, 1989, Medinah Temple, Chicago, IL | Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor | Sony SK-44939, CD (1991). Sony Classical SB3K-87746, CD (2002). | Charles Ives: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4. Symphonies Nos. 1-4 - Holidays Symphony - Central Park in the Dark - The Unanswered Question (Revised and Original Versions). |
| November 8 & 9, 1991, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall, Detroit, MI | Detroit Symphony Orchestra; Neeme Järvi, conductor | Chandos CHAN-9053, CD (1992). Chandos CHAN-10031, CD (2002). | Charles Ives: Symphony No. 1 - Samuel Barber: Three Essays for Orchestra. Ives: Symphonies, Nos. 1 & 2. |
| November 8 & 9, 1991, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall, Detroit, MI | Detroit Symphony Orchestra; Neeme Järvi, conductor | Chandos CHAN-9053, CD (1992). Chandos CHAN-10031, CD (2002). | Charles Ives: Symphony No. 1 - Samuel Barber: Three Essays for Orchestra. Ives: Symphonies, Nos. 1 & 2. |
| September 25, 2002, RTE Concert Hall, Dublin, Eire | Alan Feinberg, piano; National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, James Sinclair | Naxos 8.559175, CD (2003). | Charles Ives: Emerson Concerto - Symphony No. 1 |
| September 25, 2002, RTE Concert Hall, Dublin, Eire | Alan Feinberg, piano; National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, James Sinclair | Naxos 8.559175, CD (2003). | Charles Ives: Emerson Concerto - Symphony No. 1 |
| January 12-15, 2006, Eugene McDermott Concert Hall, Morton H Meyerson Symphony Ctr., Dallas, TX | Dallas Symphony Orchestra; Andrew Litton, conductor | Hyperion SACDA-67540, CD (2006). Naxos 900250, CD (2014). | Ives: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4 |
| January 12-15, 2006, Eugene McDermott Concert Hall, Morton H Meyerson Symphony Ctr., Dallas, TX | Dallas Symphony Orchestra; Andrew Litton, conductor | Hyperion SACDA-67540, CD (2006). Naxos 900250, CD (2014). | Ives: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4 |
| July 28 & 29, 2014 | Melbourne Symphony Orchestra; Andrew Davis, conductor | Chandos CHSA 5152, CD (2015). | Charles Ives: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4. Symphonies Nos. 1-4 - Holidays Symphony - Central Park in the Dark - The Unanswered Question (Revised and Original Versions). |
| July 28 & 29, 2014 | Melbourne Symphony Orchestra; Andrew Davis, conductor | Chandos CHSA 5152, CD (2015). | Charles Ives: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4. Symphonies Nos. 1-4 - Holidays Symphony - Central Park in the Dark - The Unanswered Question (Revised and Original Versions). |
| Recording Date/Location | Performing Artists | Record Label, Release Number, Format, Release Year | Album Names | Additional Recording Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 1951 (see below for details), NYC | New York Philharmonic; Leonard Bernstein, conductor | New York Philharmonic NYP-2009, CD (2000). Yale HSR W-210, CD (date of digital transfer not listed). | An American Celebration: Selections from the New 10-CD Set | Broadcast by WCBS, March 4, 1951, the first broadcast of the work; the premiere of the work was February 22, 1951; the broadcast was of the performance of February 24,1951 or that of February 25, 1951 |
| March 4, 1951 (see below for details), NYC | New York Philharmonic; Leonard Bernstein, conductor | New York Philharmonic NYP-2009, CD (2000). Yale HSR W-210, CD (date of digital transfer not listed). | An American Celebration: Selections from the New 10-CD Set | Broadcast by WCBS, March 4, 1951, the first broadcast of the work; the premiere of the work was February 22, 1951; the broadcast was of the performance of February 24,1951 or that of February 25, 1951 |
| February 1953, Vienna, Austria | Vienna Philharmonia Orchestra; F. Charles Adler, conductor | SPA Records SPA39 (Matrix numbers: XTV19600; XTV19601; later: K08P2675; K08P2676), 33.3 RPM (1954). Yale HSR W-211, CD (date of digital transfer not listed). | Songs of Sylvester Revueltas and Charles Ives | |
| February 1953, Vienna, Austria | Vienna Philharmonia Orchestra; F. Charles Adler, conductor | SPA Records SPA39 (Matrix numbers: XTV19600; XTV19601; later: K08P2675; K08P2676), 33.3 RPM (1954). Yale HSR W-211, CD (date of digital transfer not listed). | Songs of Sylvester Revueltas and Charles Ives | |
| May 9, 1956, London, England | London Symphony Orchestra; Bernard Herrmann, conductor | London “Weekend Classics” 433 017-2, CD (1991). Pristine Classical PASC232, CD (2010). Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002038371309, 78 RPM Test Pressing. | Recorded for the first broadcast of the work in Great Britain: May 25, 1956, BBC. | |
| May 9, 1956, London, England | London Symphony Orchestra; Bernard Herrmann, conductor | London “Weekend Classics” 433 017-2, CD (1991). Pristine Classical PASC232, CD (2010). Yale Charles Ives Non-Commercial Sound Recordings 39002038371309, 78 RPM Test Pressing. | Recorded for the first broadcast of the work in Great Britain: May 25, 1956, BBC. | |
| October 6, 1958, St. George Hotel, Brooklyn, New York, NY | New York Philharmonic; Leonard Bernstein, conductor | Columbia KL5489 (Matrix numbers: X33.3 RPM50054; XXLP50055), 33.3 RPM (1960). Columbia KS6155 (Matrix numbers: XXSM50056; XXSM50057), stereo 33.3 RPM (1960). Columbia ML6289 (Matrix numbers: XXLP112914;XXLP112915) (NOTE 5), 33.3 RPM (1966). Columbia MS6889 (Matrix numbers: XXSM112916; XXSM112917), stereo 33.3 RPM (1966). Columbia MQ857, stereo tape; 7i/2 i.p.s., 4track (1967). Columbia MS7152MS7153 in set D3S783 (Matrix numbers: XXSM136604; XXSM136605), stereo 33.3 RPM (1968). C.B.S. BRG72451 & SBRG72451, stereo 33.3 RPM (1967, England). Sony Classical SMK-47568, CD (1992). Sony Classical SMK-60202, CD (1998). Sony 516023 2, CD (2004). Sony SX10K89750, CD (2004). Deutsche Grammophon 4792685, CD (2014). Deutsche Grammophon 4792770, CD (2014). Sony 88985336362, CD (2017). | The Leonard Bernstein Collection: Volume 1: Part 4. Bernstein Century - Ives - Symphony No. 2 - Symphony No. 3. | Recorded under the auspices of the Koussevitsky Music Foundation, Inc. |