The crossword solution for the term THREE PLACES IN NEW ENGLAND COMPOSER is IVES, a four letter word. Charles Ives was an American composer who lived from 1874 to 1954. He was born in Danbury, Connecticut and spent much of his life in New York City and Redding, Connecticut. He is considered one of the most important American composers of the 20th century and is known for his innovative use of polytonality and polyrhythm.