I have been hearing great things about Jeremy Denk for a while and he definitely delivers on this recording. His Concord Sonata is stunning and truly unique. He also gives us a brilliant interpretation of the under appreciated Sonata No. 1. Denk really gets Ives and his music. I look forward to hearing more from Denk in the future and hope he gets back into the studio soon.

Knowing my love for Ives, my friend recommended I buy this recording. I listened to their advice and could not be happier. Denk brings something new and fresh to Ives Concord Sonata (a work I know and love so well). Denk can now add one more fan to his growing fan base.

After trying to wrap my head around the music of Ives for years, Denk's stunning recording and entertaining and educational notes have parted the clouds. It's all here. The truly American melange of styles and moods are perfectly captured by Jeremy Denk's colorful playing. "Jeremy Denk Plays Ives" is brilliantly performed, beautifully recorded, and the digital booklet can make the most skeptical person an Ives aficionado.

These pieces by Ives are filled with power and grace. Denk's playing is note perfect; and at the same time, he shows us the beauty, the drama, and the fun of Ives's unique vision by bringing out the singing melodies at the heart of this piece. Check out "The Alcotts" (track 10) for a great example of this. I have heard the Concord sonata played many times before, but never been moved by it so much as here. This is an amazing album.