Baseball and the Music of Charles Ives: A Proving Ground
- ISBN-10
- 0810849992
- ISBN-13
- 9780810849990
- Category
- Music
- Pages
- 201
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Author
- Timothy A. Johnson
Description
Baseball and the Music of Charles Ivesoffers readers an exceptionally rich understanding of Charles Ives. Through intelligent discussion of Ives's musical compositions combined with solid research on the composer's lifelong love of the American pastime, Ives's pioneering spirit and unique creativity are highlighted most clearly in this fascinating work.
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