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1874 – 1954Charles Ives (1874-1954)Died 19 May 1954, aged 79Ives was an American composer who blended traditional hymn and folk tunes with experimental harmonies and polytonality decades ahead of his time. He worked for most of his career as an insurance executive, composing largely outside the musical establishment. He posthumously won recognition as one of the most original American composers.