Charles Ives' "Ives, C.: Psalms" is a captivating exploration of avant-garde music, released on January 1, 2008, under the SWR Classic label. This album is a unique collection of Charles Ives' interpretations of traditional psalms, each track offering a distinct musical journey. Spanning a total of 52 minutes, the album features ten tracks, each titled and inspired by a different psalm, such as "Psalm 90, 'Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place'" and "Psalm 150, 'Praise ye the Lord, Praise God'". Ives' innovative approach to composition and his ability to blend traditional themes with modern musical techniques make this album a standout piece in the avant-garde genre. Whether you're a longtime fan of Charles Ives or new to his work, this album offers a compelling listen that showcases the artist's unique musical vision.
2008 SWR Classic2008 SWR Classic
Tracks
Psalm 90, "Lord, thou has been our dwelling place"Charles Ives, Aleksandra Lustig, Julius Pfeifer, Kay Johannsen, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Marcus Creed
Psalm 24, "the earth Is the Lord's"Charles Ives, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed
Psalm 67, "God be merciful unto us"Charles Ives, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed
Psalm 135, "Praise ye the Lord"Charles Ives, Kay Johannsen, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Radio Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SWR, Marcus Creed
Psalm 14, "the fool hath said in his heart"Charles Ives, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed
Psalm 25, "Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul"Charles Ives, Kay Johannsen, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed
Psalm 100, "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord"Charles Ives, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed
Psalm 54, "Save me, O God by thy name"Charles Ives, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed
Psalm 150, "Praise ye the Lord, Praise God"Charles Ives, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Knabenchor collegium iuvenum Stuttgart, Marcus Creed
Psalm 42, "as pants the Hart"Charles Ives, Julius Pfeifer, Kay Johannsen, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, Marcus Creed