Critical and Historical Essays by Edward MacDowell
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MacDowell, Edward, 1860-1908
English
"Critical and Historical Essays" by Edward MacDowell is a collection of scholarly essays on music written in the early 20th century. The work encompasses MacDowell's lectures delivered at Columbia University, delving into various historical and aesthetic aspects of music, reflecting his unique perspective as a composer and educator. This collection...
connection between music and emotion. The opening of the collection introduces Edward MacDowell's work as an educator, outlining his establishment of a music chair at Columbia University in 1896. It highlights his vision for music education, emphasizing both technical mastery and an appreciation for music's historical context. In this segment, the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of music's origins, starting with a discussion on the initial emotional expressions that would eventually lead to the development of musical systems. MacDowell intends to illustrate the profound role of music in human culture and civilization, linking its evolution to the emotional and social developments of mankind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Donna Campbell
2 weeks agoCompared to other books on this topic, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. One of the best books I've read this year.
Elijah Lopez
3 weeks agoHaving read this twice, the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. A solid resource I will return to often.
Jessica Baker
1 month agoHonestly, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Mark Carter
4 months agoMake no mistake, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. This book will stay with me for a long time.