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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.

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.

Hello to all of You!
In the category of 24 Preludes there are also the early Ferrucio Busoni and the more obscure (and more fine!) Finnish Erkki Melartin's examples, as well as Miecszyslaw Vajnberg's set for the solo cello. 
Speaking about 24 Preludes & Fugas I must mention two sets from the Soviet composers in the footprint of Shostakovich: Rodion Shchedrin (Great set!) and Sergei Slonimsky.
And - as the last but not least - Niels Viggo Bentzon's Tempered Piano: 13 sets of 24 Preludes & Fugas (covering the total of 15 cd:s)!!