The music of Charles Ives is a rich tapestry of allusions, both musical and textual, ranging from the writings of the Transcendentalists and European poetry to American vernacular music and childhood memories. Ives scholar Professor J. Peter Burkholder leads this exploration of Ives’ sources and models. The all-day event includes performances of new Ives-inspired works by composition staff and students, a song masterclass from Robin Bowman, and an evening concert. Speakers include Robin Bowman, Dr William Brooks, Professor J. Peter Burkholder,Michael Finnissy, Dr David Nicholls and Dr Evan Rothstein. Click here for further information.