Edward MacDowell: A Study by Lawrence Gilman
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| Author | Gilman, Lawrence, 1878-1939 |
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| Title | Edward MacDowell: A Study |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Newman and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Edward MacDowell: A Study" by Lawrence Gilman is a biographical analysis written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and creative accomplishments of Edward MacDowell, an influential American composer known for his significant contribution to the world of music through a unique fusion of Celtic themes and contemporary classical forms. The text not only charts MacDowell's early life, artistic development, and personal struggles but also provides insights into his music and the methodologies that defined his artistic output. At the start of the study, the author outlines MacDowell's family heritage, highlighting his Irish and Scottish roots, which shaped his artistic sensibilities. It chronicles his early musical education from the age of eight, mentioning notable instructors and his experiences at prestigious conservatories in Europe, like the Paris Conservatory and the Frankfurt Conservatory. The opening sections paint a vivid picture of MacDowell's formative years, his frustrations with convention in musical instruction, and his burgeoning talents in composition alongside his piano studies. These experiences are set against the backdrop of his growing discontent with the teaching methods of the time, leading to a narrative that is both a historical account and a character study of an artist seeking his voice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Composers -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | MacDowell, Edward, 1860-1908 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14109 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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