Edward MacDowell: A Great American Tone Poet, His Life and Music by Porte
"Edward MacDowell: A Great American Tone Poet, His Life and Music" by John F. Porte is a biographical account of the distinguished American composer, written in the early 20th century. The work offers an insightful exploration into the life, works, and legacy of Edward MacDowell, highlighting his significant contributions to music and his role as a cultural figure in America. The narrative emphasizes MacDowell's innovative approach to composition and his fervent desirefor recognition within the classical music landscape. The opening of the book sets the stage for understanding MacDowell’s musical journey and character. It begins with an introduction that reflects on the admiration he garnered from contemporaries and includes examples of philosophical musings on art and music. The text delves into MacDowell's formative years, discussing his initial music education in New York and France, his influences, and how these experiences shaped his identity as a composer. The narrative sketches MacDowell's struggles with societal expectations and his aspirations for musical individualism, laying the groundwork for a deeper analysis of his compositions and their relevance to American culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Porte, John Fielder |
|---|---|
| Title | Edward MacDowell: A Great American Tone Poet, His Life and Music |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Newman, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | MT: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition |
| Subject | Composers -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | MacDowell, Edward, 1860-1908 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14185 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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