Composer

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Charles Ives

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song: Art Song

Compose Date

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1897

Publication Date

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1922

First Performance

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Apr 29, 1949

Average_duration

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2:29

'Memories, S. 297' is a piano suite composed by Charles Ives in 1915. The suite consists of three movements, each of which is a musical representation of a specific memory from Ives' childhood. The suite was premiered in 1916 by John Kirkpatrick. The first movement, titled "Very Pleasant," is a nostalgic representation of Ives' memories of his childhood in Danbury, Connecticut. The movement is characterized by a gentle, flowing melody that is reminiscent of a lullaby. The music is simple and unadorned, with a focus on the melody and the harmonies that support it. The second movement, titled "Rather Sad," is a more melancholy representation of Ives' memories. The movement is characterized by a slow, mournful melody that is accompanied by dissonant harmonies. The music is more complex than the first movement, with a greater emphasis on the use of dissonance and unconventional harmonies. The third movement, titled "Very Pleasant," is a return to the nostalgic tone of the first movement. The movement is characterized by a lively, upbeat melody that is accompanied by a driving rhythm. The music is more complex than the first movement, with a greater emphasis on the use of syncopation and unconventional harmonies. Overall, 'Memories, S. 297' is a deeply personal and evocative work that reflects Ives' memories of his childhood. The suite is characterized by a simple, unadorned style that is focused on the melody and the harmonies that support it. The use of unconventional harmonies and dissonance adds a sense of complexity and depth to the music, reflecting the complexity of Ives' memories.

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