Edward Macdowell - Fielder Porte, John
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A revealing invitation to a vanished era, where art and place met in melody. Edward Macdowell emerges as a central figure in American tone poetry, his life and music illuminating late nineteenth century America with quiet grandeur and restless creativity. This new Alpha Editions edition gathers John Fielder Porte's thoughtful study into a clearer, more accessible form for today's readers. It blends music biography with cultural history, tracing Macdowell's path from New England salons to the nation's growing cultural life. The book sits at the crossroads of historical musicology and intimate…mehr

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A revealing invitation to a vanished era, where art and place met in melody. Edward Macdowell emerges as a central figure in American tone poetry, his life and music illuminating late nineteenth century America with quiet grandeur and restless creativity. This new Alpha Editions edition gathers John Fielder Porte's thoughtful study into a clearer, more accessible form for today's readers. It blends music biography with cultural history, tracing Macdowell's path from New England salons to the nation's growing cultural life. The book sits at the crossroads of historical musicology and intimate life-writing, offering both specialist insight for scholars and a vivid, human portrait for curious readers. Readers will discover a work that sits comfortably among the canon of about American composers and the broader American tone poets, while also serving as a practical guide for music lovers reading list and student study guide alike. A note on literary and historical significance underscores the long arc of American classical composers collection, and the enduring value of Macdowell's example for artists and listeners. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, the volume is Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, this edition invites casual readers and classic-literature collectors to share in a poised, luminous portrait of a key figure and a vital movement.