1894

Five Street Songs

Composed by Charles Ives
Text by Charles Ives

Song Collection

Ives' cycle Five Street Songs have texts written by Ives himself, reminiscing on childhood memories in New England.

Audio

“The Circus Band” (from “Five Street Songs”)
Thomas Hampson (baritone) & Craig Rutenberg (piano)3:11

Charles Ives

Composer

Charles Ives

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2009

Date

Minnesota Beethoven Festival; Winona, Minnesota

Location

Recorded for Instant Encore as part of American Public Media's Performance Today series; available for download via Instant Encore with the download code: THSOA2009

Songs

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Sheet Music

114 Songs

Charles Ives
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