Hey, Robert Evett, what do you think about Charles Ives? I mean, seeing as how it's 1954 and he's just died and all. Ives never developed a style, indigenous, American or otherwise. Full Article at Net New Music

21st Century Consort transcends gimmickry with well-matched "Currier and Ives" by Joan Reinthaler Occasionally all the stars seem to align for an event, and Saturday's 21st Century Consort concert at the Smithsonian's McEvoy Auditorium was one of those... Full Article at Classical Beat: The Washington Post

Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off The four movements that Charles Ives retrospectively assembled into his Holidays Symphony are all self-standing pieces, symphonic poems almost. Full Article at The Guardian Music

For those convinced that contemporary dance is a mystery designed to keep them out, the work of the American Mark Morris offers a riposte. Full Article at The Independent

The Emerson String Quartet performed once again in Samueli Theater Friday night (it was the opening salvo in the Orange County Performing Arts Center’s “Concert Series”) and once again bowled us over. Full Article at The Orange County Register

THE last time I sat an examination, more than 40 years ago, it had the advantage of being in my language. At least I knew what was being asked of me, even if I didn't always know how to reply, let alone stick to the point. Full Article at The Age