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Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man

Charles Ives: A Good Dissonance Like a Man

1977 · 60 min · History, Music, TV Movie

A thoroughly researched biopic of Charles Ives, America's greatest and most innovative composer (and insurance executive), who combined strikingly futuristic experimentalism with gentle nostalgia. Includes narration taken directly from Ives's own writings, and reminiscence from those who knew him.

Directed by Ted Timreck

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