Person    | Male  Born 20/10/1874  Died 19/5/1954

Charles Edward Ives

Categories: Music / songs

Countries: USA

Born Danbury, Connecticut. Composer. A businessman whose vast musical output was not recognised until late in his life. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1947 for his Third Symphony. Died in New York City.

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Charles Edward Ives

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Charles Edward Ives

Charles Edward Ives, 1874 - 1954, American composer, stayed here in 1934.

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