1917

Three Songs of the War

Composed by Charles Ives

Song Collection

Ives' song cycle Three Songs of the War is currently published in his volume 114 Songs. The first two songs feature text by John McCrae; Ives wrote the text for the third song.

Audio

“In Flanders Fields” (from “Three Songs of the War”)
Thomas Hampson (baritone) & Craig Rutenberg (piano)2:19

Charles Ives

Composer

John McCrae

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

“Tom Sails Away” (from “Three Songs of the War”)
Thomas Hampson, baritone; Martin Katz, piano2:52

Charles Ives

Composer

Charles Ives

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2022

Date

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Location

This recording was part of a concert during the American Song Institute 2022, which took place on the campus of the University of Michigan.

Songs

In Flanders Fields1917 · Three Songs of the WarCharles IvesJohn McCraeHe Is There!1917 · Three Songs of the WarCharles IvesJohn McCraeTom Sails Away1917 · Three Songs of the WarCharles IvesCharles Ives

Sheet Music

114 Songs

Charles Ives
Free via IMSLP