Edward Macdowell: A Study (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover the life, music, and personal lyric voice of Edward MacDowell, a pivotal American Romantic.

This study offers a clear, engaging portrait of the composer whose work helped define a distinctly American Romantic impulse in art music. It situates MacDowell within his era, contrasts his approach with European contemporaries, and explains how his Celtic temperament shaped a memorable, intimate musical language.

Lawrence Gilman traces MacDowell’s development from early studies in New York and Paris to his mature impressionist style. The book blends biographical detail with thoughtful analysis of major works, including his orchestral and piano pieces, and highlights the personal, lyric quality that gives his music its enduring appeal.

• Accessible biographical arc from youth to international study to American prominence.
• Insight into MacDowell’s evolution as an impressionist with a strong, personal voice.
• Contextual comparisons to other great composers of his time and place in American music history.
• Discussion of key works and recurring themes that define his artistic footprint.

Ideal for readers of music history, students, and lovers of American classical music seeking a thoughtful, well-grounded portrait.

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