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Discussion: Ives: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4 - Litton
March 4, 2015
After the positive aspects I have raised, now the negative. I have it from Chandos that contrary to what I had originally hoped, the score used by Davis for the First Symphony is not the Critical Edition but that published by 1971 Peer. This was apparently down to an oversight by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's librarian, and Peer, who simply ... more
Discussion: Ives: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4 - Litton
March 2, 2015
Me too. I'm hoping it will be 3 and 4 plus maybe the Robert Browning Overture. Since the Thomas Brodhead's performing edition based on the Critical Edition of the Critical Edition of the 4th was published well before recording sessions for this project appears to have started, this will, I think be even more special. ... more
Discussion: Ives: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4 - Litton
February 28, 2015
Hmm, worth considering, but not until the Davis 3 and 4, plus Booth and Central Park come out. Actually, it's Litton's 1st and 2nd I have most problems with. ... more
Discussion: Ives: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4 - Litton
February 28, 2015
It has lived up to its promise. My disc arrived today and I have never heard the 1st sound so Ivesian, and the 2nd is brought off even better than Davis's 1996 performance with the BBCSO at the Barbican, London. Though it is not made crystal clear in the booklet notes, Davis uses the Ives Society Critical Edition for both symphonies. Gone are the ... more
Discussion: Ives: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4 - Litton
February 6, 2015
I don't think you have anything to worry about re. editions to be used. Back in 1996 Andrew Davis and the BBC Symphony orchestra gave what to me are the finest performances of the 2nd and 4th Symphonies I have heard to date (the 4th replete with theremin part in the final movement). I have both, transferred to CD-R from Dolby S cassette recordings ... more