Charles Ives

Charles Ives (1874-1954)

Nationality: American
Born: October 20, 1874, Danbury, CT Died: May 19, 1954, New York, NY (age 79)

String Quartet No. 2, Op. 58

(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
8:55 I. Discussions. Andante moderato
4:21 II. Arguments. Allegro con spirito
10:49 III. The Call of the Mountains. Adagio
Duration: 25 minutes (approximately)
Composed: c. 1913-1915 (age 38-41)
2 recordings, 6 videos
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8:49
Schumann Quartet
I. Discussions. Andante moderato
4:13
Schumann Quartet
II. Arguments. Allegro con spirito
11:03
Schumann Quartet
III. The Call of the Mountains. Adagio
9:28
Lydian String Quartet
I. Discussions. Andante moderato
4:34
Lydian String Quartet
II. Arguments. Allegro con spirito
10:30
Lydian String Quartet
III. The Call of the Mountains. Adagio

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