Charles Ives

Piano Sonata Nr. 2

Experience a monumental masterpiece of modern piano literature: Charles Ives's Piano Sonata No. 2 (Concord, Mass.) is celebrated as one of the most daring and visionary solo piano works of the 20th century. With its extraordinary harmonic depth, philosophical richness, and expressive power, this sonata vividly captures the essence of American Transcendentalism. Published by G. Schirmer, this edition features the definitive revised version prepared by Ives himself between 1940 and 1947 with significant assistance from George F. Roberts, originally released in 1947 by Arrow Music Press. For ambitious pianists seeking both formidable technical challenge and profound musical meaning, this sheet music edition provides the authentic foundation to bring an iconic cornerstone of modern music to life on stage.