Charles Ives
Composer

Charles Ives Net Worth

Charles Ives was an American modernist composer born on October 20, 1874 in Danbury, CT. He was a pioneer of eclectic and experimental music, polytonality, and tone clusters. He is credited with composing the 20th century's first radical musical work, "Central Park in the Dark" in 1906. His work has been highly influential in the development of modern music.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 20, 1874
Birth Place Danbury, CT
Age 145 YEARS OLD
Died On May 19, 1954 (age 79)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $2 Million (2024)

About

Modernist Composer who was an American original, pioneering eclectic and experimental music, polytonality, and tone clusters. Some historians credit him with composing the 20th century's first radical musical work "Central Park in the Dark" in 1906.

Before Fame

He went to Yale University to continue his musical schooling, where he was educated by the famed Horatio Parker.

Trivia

His experimental music fused American church music with European art music, along with other influences.

Family Life

His father, George Ives, served as a U.S. Army bandleader during the American Civil War. He married Harmony Twitchell in 1908.

Associated With

He composed a song for william McKinley's 1896 presidential campaign.

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