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Charles Ives’ America

November 16–17, 2024

Add to Calendar2026-05-16 12:57 pm2026-05-16 12:57 pmEDTCharles Ives’ America
Leon Botstein conductor William Sharp baritone Donald Berman piano Peter Burkholder host All-Ives Program The Fourth of July from the Holidays Symphony Central Park in the Dark Orchestral Set No. 2 Symphony No. 2 Plus performances of songs quoted in Ives' music. Leon Botstein and TŌN celebrate the sesquicentennial of one of the most quintessential American composers, Charles Ives. With baritone William Sharp and preeminent Ives scholar J. Peter Burkholder, this program explores the way the composer created unique works from familiar tunes. Before each piece, Sharp and the orchestra will highlight these classic songs, including  “Bringing in the Sheaves” and “Wake Nicodemus”. Hear this program at the Fisher Center just days before TŌN performs it at Carnegie Hall.

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