Edward MacDowell
American composer (1860–1908) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Alexander MacDowell (December 18, 1860[1] – January 23, 1908) was an American composer and pianist of the late Romantic period. He was best known for his second piano concerto and his piano suites Woodland Sketches, Sea Pieces and New England Idylls. Woodland Sketches includes his most popular short piece, "To a Wild Rose". In 1904 he was one of the first seven Americans honored by membership in the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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Edward MacDowell | |
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Born | (1860-12-18)December 18, 1860 |
Died | January 23, 1908(1908-01-23) (aged 47) New York City |
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Works | List of compositions |
Spouse | Marian MacDowell |
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