Hello!
This may feel silly, but I still must ask it:
Charles Ives's 2nd piano sonata 'Concord, Mass. 1840-60' has optional parts for both the viola (1st mov.) and the flute (4th mov.) My question is: does anyone know a recording (preferably on cd) that uses the viola but NOT the flute?
As a serious collector I am interested in different kind of versions and that is the only instrumental combination (of the four possible) that has not come on my way yet...
I must add, that Ives really has a first sonata too, and what a fine work it is. You may get a feeling that the second is the only one...
O.F.
besides the 3-page sonata, you mean?
That's just what I mean! Ives does have a large piano sonata No. 1 which is unjustifiedly neglected. For me also it was kind of a surprise to find out that this sonata existed, even though the numbering of Concord (No. 2) should have suggested it... Both of the sonatas Nos. 1-2 are of a totally another scope than the little 3-page sonata.
O.F.
Ok, now that is interesting... I wonder if the editorial work I see mentioned is Porter's? I used to read some of his posts to rec.music.classical "back in the day" (not so long ago). Ah, apparently not. Some information here of interest. (http://www.musicweb-international.com/Ives/WK_Piano_Sonata_1.htm) Will look into and will seek out a recording. Thank you.