Bomberger, E. Douglas - MacDowell

A timeless tale of human strength and weakness set in one of the most vibrant periods of American musical history, MacDowell traces the composer's rise from humble beginnings in lower Manhattan to the pinnacle of musical fame, and the precipitous fall from grace that followed.

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CONTENTS

Contents
List of Illustrations xii
List of Musical Examples xiii
List of Bibliographic Abbreviations xv
Book One: The Education of Edward MacDowell
Chapter 1. Quaker Roots 1
Chapter 2. The Latin American Connection 17
Chapter 3. The Paris Conservatory 31
Chapter 4. A Fourth-Rate Conservatory and a First-Rate Mentor 53
Chapter 5. The Big Break 72
Chapter 6. Establishing a Career in Germany 94
Chapter 7. Married Life 121
Chapter 8. Templeton Strong, Loyal Friend 142
Book Two: Edward MacDowell in Boston
Chapter 9. The Prodigal Returns 165
Chapter 10. The Politics of Musical Boston 194
Chapter 11. MacDowell the Pianist 205
Chapter 12. The Darkest Winter 220
Chapter 13. European Aesthetics vs. American Opportunities 234
Chapter 14. A Cabin in the Woods 258
Book Three: Edward MacDowell in New York
Chapter 15. Columbia University, 1896-1901 268
Chapter 16. Outside the University 284
Chapter 17. The Price of Fame 297
Chapter 18. Columbia University, 1901-1904 309
Chapter 19. A Living Death 342
Chapter 20. MacDowell's Legacy 364
Appendices
A. Calendar 376
B. List of Works 392
C. Personalia 405
D. Bibliography 427
Index 457

Series	Master Musicians