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The Unanswered Ives: American Pioneer of Music

The Unanswered Ives is the first film about Charles Ives (1874-1954), an American modernist composer, one of the first American composers of international renown. The 60-minute documentary sheds light on Ives' life and work in all its facets and inconsistencies. American singer and composer Frank Zappa included Charles Ives in a list of influences that he presented in the liner notes of his debut album Freak Out! (1966). Ives continues to influence contemporary composers, arrangers and musicians. Planet Arts Records released Mists: Charles Ives for Jazz Orchestra. Ives befriended and encouraged a young Elliott Carter. In addition, Phil Lesh, bassist of the Grateful Dead, has described Ives as one of his two musical heroes.

Credits

The Unanswered Ives: American Pioneer of Music Cast

Name Character
James Sinclair He was 105, 55 years old when he died
Frank Arnold He was 83, now 90 years old as Charles Ives (voice)

The Unanswered Ives: American Pioneer of Music Crew

Name Department
Paul Smaczny as Producer. Production
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The Unanswered Ives: American Pioneer of Music (6 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, May 01, 2018
  • Runtime: 53 minutes