Edward Macdowell: His Work And Ideals (1910)

""Edward MacDowell: His Work and Ideals"" is a biography of the American composer Edward MacDowell, written by Elizabeth Fry Page and originally published in 1910. The book provides a comprehensive overview of MacDowell's life and career, including his childhood in New York, his studies in Europe, his work as a composer and pianist, and his teaching at Columbia University. In addition to biographical information, the book also explores MacDowell's artistic and philosophical ideals, including his belief in the power of music to convey emotion and his interest in incorporating elements of nature and folklore into his compositions. Throughout the book, Page draws on a range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and interviews with MacDowell's contemporaries, to provide a vivid portrait of the composer and his world. The book also includes musical examples and analyses of some of MacDowell's most famous works, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and music of this important American composer.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.