Edward Macdowell (1906)

Edward MacDowell (1906) is a biographical work written by Lawrence Gilman that explores the life and career of the American composer and pianist, Edward MacDowell. The book provides a detailed account of MacDowell's childhood and early education, his musical training in Europe, and his rise to fame as a composer and performer in the United States. Gilman also delves into MacDowell's personal life, including his marriage to Marian Nevins and his struggles with mental illness and financial difficulties. The book features extensive analysis of MacDowell's compositions, including his piano concertos, sonatas, and songs, and provides insight into his creative process and musical style. Overall, Edward MacDowell (1906) is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most celebrated composers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.