Edward Macdowell

Edward Macdowell

Elizabeth Fry Page

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9789354590788
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A doorway into a vanished world of melody. Discover the life behind the music.Edward Macdowell, presented here by Elizabeth Fry Page, is more than a composer biography; it is a vivid, humanising music biography that invites readers into the human drama of the nineteenth century art music scene. This biographical sketch maps American cultural life through the lens of a pivotal New England figure, weaving together personal ambition, artistic dialogue, and the wider currents of late nineteenth century america.The book offers a lucid, engaging portrait that sits comfortably on shelves of casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike. Its careful historical perspective sheds light on the romantic era’s composers and their resonances within a broader spectrum of adjac ent music biographies, making it a valuable touchstone for music history students and librarians seeking a well-contextualised reference resource.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, the work has been Restored for today’s and future generations, inviting renewed attention to a composer who helped shape American musical life. More than a reprint, this edition stands as a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, preserving a window into late nineteenth century america and the new england music scene. Read with reverence, curiosity, and delight as you explore Macdowell’s world through a wellspring of context, literary nuance, and enduring artistic value.

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