Some unfinished works that other composers have completed, reconstructed, or "realized" are listed below:
Emerson Overture / David Porter
The pianist Alan Feinberg premiered the Emerson Overture with Christoph von Dohnanyi and the Cleveland Orchestra in October 1998. To read a fascinating interview with Feinberg about the project, click here.
For information about recordings of the Emerson Overture, click here.
Third Orchestral Set Overture / David Porter
Composer and Ives scholar David Porter has asked that the recorded version of this work be withdrawn. According to Porter, "This is the first draft for my Master's Project (1979); one of the first Ives scores that I did." He has subsequently revised the work.
Universe Symphony / David Porter, Larry Austin, Johnny Reinhard
At least three composers have taken shots at completing Ives' Universe Symphony.
For information about recordings of the Universe Symphony, click here.
Original text copyright © Scott Mortensen 2002