Edward MacDowell
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Edward MacDowell
Summary
Edward MacDowell is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on December 18, 1860[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on January 23, 1908[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], composer[7], piano teacher[8], music professor[9], and music teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (412 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in New York City[2], Edward MacDowell…
- Edward MacDowell died in New York City[4].
- Edward MacDowell was born on December 18, 1860[3].
- Edward MacDowell died on January 23, 1908[5].
- Burial took place at MacDowell Cemetery[12].
- Among Edward MacDowell's spouses was Marian MacDowell[13].
- Edward MacDowell held citizenship in United States[14].
- Edward MacDowell's professions included pianist[6].
- Edward MacDowell worked as a composer[7].
- Edward MacDowell worked as a piano teacher[8].
- Edward MacDowell's professions included music professor[9].
- Edward MacDowell worked as a music teacher[10].
- Edward MacDowell's professions included musician[15].
- Edward MacDowell was employed by Columbia University[16].
- Edward MacDowell's education included a stint at Columbia University[17].
- Edward MacDowell was educated at Hoch Conservatory[18].
- Edward MacDowell was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[19].
- A notable work attributed to Edward MacDowell is Piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor[20].
- A notable work attributed to Edward MacDowell is Woodland Sketches[21].
- Edward MacDowell was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[22].
- Edward MacDowell is recorded as male[23].
- Edward MacDowell's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Edward MacDowell is associated with the Romantic music movement[25].
- Edward MacDowell's genre is classical music[26].
- Edward MacDowell's Commons category is recorded as Edward MacDowell[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1860-12-18[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1908-01-23[31]
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Genre(s): classical[32]
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Community tags: american, american composer, classical, composer, romantic[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 6bcbe65a-f7cb-4088-9883-c817a6458d6e[34]
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Origins and Family
Edward MacDowell was born in New York City[2]. He was born on December 18, 1860[3].
Education
Educated at Columbia University[17], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1754[37], headquartered in Manhattan[38]; Hoch Conservatory[18], a conservatory[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1878[41], headquartered in Frankfurt[42]; and Conservatoire de Paris[19], a grande école[43], in France[44], founded in 1795[45], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[46]. Studied under Joachim Raff[47], a composer[48], 1822–1882[49], of Switzerland[50], specialised in music[51]; Teresa Carreño[52], a composer[53], 1853–1917[54], of Venezuela[55]; Antoine-François Marmontel[56], a pianist[57], 1816–1898[58], of France[59], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[60]; and Carl Heymann[61], a pianist[62], 1852–1922[63], of Germany[64].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pianist[6], composer[7], piano teacher[8], music professor[9], music teacher[10], and musician[15]. Among Edward MacDowell's employers was Columbia University[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor[20], a musical work/composition[65], founded in 1885[66] and Woodland Sketches[21], a musical work/composition[67], founded in 1896[68]. Things named for Edward MacDowell include Edward MacDowell Medal[69], an award[70], in United States[71], founded in 1960[72].
Personal Life
Among Edward MacDowell's spouses was Marian MacDowell[13].
Death and Burial
Edward MacDowell died on January 23, 1908[5]. He died in New York City[4]. He is buried at MacDowell Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Edward MacDowell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (412 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
Entities named for him include Edward MacDowell Medal[69], an award[70], in United States[71], founded in 1960[72].
FAQs
Where was Edward MacDowell born?
Edward MacDowell was born in New York City[2].
Where did Edward MacDowell die?
Edward MacDowell passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Edward MacDowell married to?
Edward MacDowell's spouses include Marian MacDowell[13].
What did Edward MacDowell do for work?
Edward MacDowell worked as pianist[6], composer[7], piano teacher[8], music professor[9], and music teacher[10].
Where did Edward MacDowell go to school?
Edward MacDowell was educated at Columbia University[17], Hoch Conservatory[18], and Conservatoire de Paris[19].