Charles Ives: A Life in Music

Sat, Nov 16 at 5 PM & Sun, Nov 17 at 12 noon

Bard's celebration of the sesquicentennial of quintessential American composer Charles Ives continues with this scripted playlet by historian Joseph Horowitz that uses the songs of Ives to tell the story of his life. The piece will be performed by baritone and actor William Sharp, widely regarded as a supreme exponent of Ives' songs, along with Bard Theater and Performance BFA candidate Charlotte Ferguson. The event includes music by pianist Donald Berman and commentary by Berman, Richard Aldous, J. Peter Burkholder, Kyle Gann, and Joseph Horowitz.

"Masterful, imaginative characterizations … brings immediacy to every line" — Opera News

The November Ives events at Bard College and Carnegie Hall constitute one of four Ives sesquicentenary celebrations supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Music Unwound is a consortium of orchestras and educational institutions directed by Joseph Horowitz.

Free and open to the public. No RSVP necessary.

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William Sharp, baritone and actor
Charlotte Ferguson, actor
Donald Berman, piano

For more information, call 845-758-6822, or e-mail [email protected].

Time: 5:00 pm EST/GMT-5

Location: Olin Hall

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