This is the first release of the complete masters as they exist in the Ives Collection at Yale University.
Every single take is included as well as Ives' many off-hand remarks, exclamations and utterances.
The original notes include extensive annotations identifying the various pieces and also a new essay by author Vivian Perlis. In sum, this is the culmination of decades of research by authorities at the Charles Ives Society. An indispensable disc for piano collectors, Ives enthusiasts, and everyone who loves American music.