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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
I. Orchestra Music
i. Symphonies
ii. Other music for symphony orchestra
iii. Music for chamber or theatre orchestra
iv. Music for band
II. Chamber Music
i. String quartets
ii. Music for various combinations
iii. Sonatas for violin and piano
III. Keyboard Music
i. Piano sonatas
ii. Other music for piano
iii. Piano duets
iv. Organ music
IV. Choral Music
i. Cantata
ii. Other music for chorus and orchestra
iii. Sacred choral music
iv. Secular partsongs
V. Songs
i. A-E
ii. F-L
iii. M-R
iv. S-V
v. W-Y
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I. Orchestra Music
i. Symphonies
SYMPHONY NO. 2 (I-A-2) (2)
Recording Date/Location Performing Artists Record Label, Release Number, Format, Release Year Album Names Additional Recording Notes
February 1-3, 2002, Philharmonie im Gasteig München, Germany Münchner Philharmoniker, James Levine, conductor OEHMS OC-509, CD (2004). Oehms Classics OC-507, CD (2004). Documents of the Munich Years. Documents of the Munich Years - Vol. 7.
February 1-3, 2002, Philharmonie im Gasteig München, Germany Münchner Philharmoniker, James Levine, conductor OEHMS OC-509, CD (2004). Oehms Classics OC-507, CD (2004). Documents of the Munich Years. Documents of the Munich Years - Vol. 7.
September 23-26, 2004, Eugene McDermott Concert Hall, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas, TX. Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Litton, Conductor. Hyperion SACDA-67525, CD (2006). Ives: Symphonies Nos 2 & 3, General William Booth enters into Heaven
September 23-26, 2004, Eugene McDermott Concert Hall, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas, TX. Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Litton, Conductor. Hyperion SACDA-67525, CD (2006). Ives: Symphonies Nos 2 & 3, General William Booth enters into Heaven
June 14, 2012, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, Washington Seattle Symphony Orchestra; Ludovic Morlot, conductor Seattle Symphony Media SSM1003 (2014). Ives: Symphony No. 2 - Carter: Instances - Gershwin: An American in Paris
June 14, 2012, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, Washington Seattle Symphony Orchestra; Ludovic Morlot, conductor Seattle Symphony Media SSM1003 (2014). Ives: Symphony No. 2 - Carter: Instances - Gershwin: An American in Paris
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)
SYMPHONY NO. 3: "THE CAMP MEETING" (I-A-3) (3)
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.