Macdowell's position to-day in creative musical art remains the same as it was twenty years ago—one of unassailable independence and individualism. Although these two factors, whether assailable or not, must be a feature of any composer who lays claim to greatness, in MacDowell's case they are so marked as to form the strongest bulwark of his natural position among great music makers. His tone poetry is of a quality and power that is not quite like that of any other composer, and in the portrayi

The whole nature of MacDowell was singularly impressionable, imaginative, idealistic and romantic. He loved the beauty, grandeur and solemnity of Nature not only for its outward aspect, but for what he thought it symbolised. His sensitive character made him extremely sympathetic towards human nature, although he never used his understanding of his fellow men to cultivate by trickery or device their favour and praise. He loved and idealised the ancient days of romance and chivalry, when men lived

This account of that remarkable haven for creative artists known as the "MacDowell Colony," situated at Peterboro', New Hampshire, U.S.A., about three hours from Boston, is a reprint of the prospectus of the "Edward MacDowell Association." The Colony owes a great debt to the untiring enthusiasm and energy of Mrs. MacDowell, who also finds time to give frequent recitals in various American cities of her late husband's music. In the opinion of many who know of her work, she is only comparable to M

NOTE .— In the British Empire, the more important of MacDowell's pianoforte pieces and songs published in America by Arthur P. Schmidt are obtainable from Elkin & Co., Ltd ., 8 & 10, Beak Street, London, W.I., who issue a list of the composer's works they sell. Other MacDowell compositions are mostly obtainable through J. & W. Chester, Ltd ., II Great Marlborough Street, London, W.I. Ops . 24, 28 & 31 are issued by Winthrop Rogers, Ltd ., 18, Berners Street, Londo

Published by Arthur P. Schmidt. 1. Courante . 2. Menuet . 3. Gigue . 4. Menuet . 5. Menuet . 6. Marche . These are illuminating little MacDowell-like adaptations of some sketches by "one of the world's mightiest tone poets," as MacDowell described J.S. Bach. They are charmingly and cleverly written, although not always satisfying, it is to be feared, to the strict purist. Published by Arthur P. Schmidt....

1. Courante ( Rameau ). 2. Sarabande ( Rameau ). 3. Tempo di Minuetto ( Grazioli ). 4. Le Bavolet Flottant ( The Waving Scarf )( Couperin ). 5. Gigue ( Mattheson ). 6. Sarabande ( Loeilly )....

7. Gigue ( Loeilly ). 8. La Bersan ( Couperin ). 9. L'Ausonienne ( Couperin ). 10. Aria from Handel's " Susanna " ( Lavignac ). 11. Gigue ( Graun ). These pieces were much used by MacDowell in his lessons, as illustrations of eighteenth century music, and were published in two books about a dozen years after his death. They have not met with unanimous approval, for his transcriptions of the old pieces for the harpsichord and clavichord, in a manner suited to the modern pianoforte, is considered

First Published , 1897 (Arthur P. Schmidt). 1. Winter Wraps his Grimmest Spell . 2. As the Gloaming Shadows Creep . These are two effective male-voice choruses. The first number being a setting of MacDowell's lines after Nithart, and the second of verses by the composer, inspired by Frauenlob. These latter beautiful lines were also used in number four of the Four Songs, Op. 56 . MacDowell composed three part-songs for Female-Voice Choir. They have no opus numbers and are entitled:— Summer Wind .

By Frederick N. Shackley. Idylle (_Starlight, Op. 55, No. 4 ). Pastorale (_To a Wild Rose, Op. 51, No. 1 ). Romance (_At an Old Trysting Place, Op. 51, No. 3 ). Legend (_A Deserted Farm, Op. 51, No. 8 ). Reverie (_With Sweet Lavender, Op. 62, No. 4 ). Maestoso (_A.D. 1620, Op. 55, No. 3 )....

By C. Charlton Palmer. Nautilus ( Op. 55, No. 7 ). Andantino (_Romance, Op. 39, No. 3 ). Sea Song (_Song, Op. 55, No. 5 ). Meditation (_By Smouldering Embers, Op. 61, No. 6 ). Mélodie (_To a Water Lily, Op. 51, No. 6 ). In Nomine Domini (_From Puritan Days, Op. 62, No. 8 )....

To a Humming Bird ( From Six Fancies ). To a Wild Rose (_From Op. 51 ). Original and simplified editions. Clair de Lune (_From Op. 37 ). With Sweet Lavender (_From Op. 62 )....

WOODLAND SKETCHES. _Op. 51. Arranged by Julius Klengel. To a Wild Rose . At an Old Trysting Place . To a Water-Lily. A Deserted Farm . Told at Sunset ....

Useful albums for those who desire an introduction to MacDowell's music are as follows:— Album of selected Pianoforte Pieces. 1. Prologue . 2. Alia Tarantella . 3. An Old Love Story . 4. Melody . 5. The Song of the Shepherdess . 6. A Deserted Farm . 7. To the Sea . 8. Danse Andalouse . 9. From a Log Cabin . 10. Epilogue ....

(Low or High Voice.) 1. Thy Beaming Eyes . 2. The Swan Bent Low . 3. O Lovely Rose . 4. Deserted . 5. Slumber Song . 6. A Maid Sings Light . 7. To a Wild Rose . MacDowell's Critical and Historical Essays ( Lectures delivered at Columbia University ), referred to earlier in this book, are published in America by Arthur P. Schmidt and in England by Macmillan & Co., Ltd. His Verses , a book of beautiful poetic inspirations, is published solely by Arthur P. Schmidt. An enthusiastic study of

The following pieces were published by MacDowell under the pseudonym of Edgar Thorn . He stipulated that the royalties resulting from their sale should be paid to a nurse who was at one time needed in his household. They are mature pieces, although slight in form....

This is a charming piece, published separately. It is characteristic, although not deeply inspired. First Published , 1897 (P. L. Jung). Assigned, 1899, to Arthur P. Schmidt, 1. Sung Outside the Prince's Door . 2. Of a Tailor and a Bear . 3. Beauty in the Rose-Garden. 4. From Dwarf-land. These trifles are of a refined and genuinely poetical order, possessing all the composer's suggestive tone poetry in a light garb. 1. Sung Outside the Prince's Door (Softly, wistfully). This opens with a tender

These two pieces are explained by their titles and are of little importance....

First Published , 1898 (P.L. Jung). Assigned 1899, to Arthur P. Schmidt. 1. A Tin Soldier's Love . 2 . To a Humming Bird . 3. Summer Song . 4. Across Fields . 5. Bluette . 6. An Elfin Round . This is a characteristic album, the pieces in it being imaginative and suggestive, in tone poetry, of their subjects, although not of the composer's deepest inspiration. 1. A Tin Soldier's Love (Gently, with Feeling). This little piece opens with a sweet and simple theme, followed by a toy-like march tune,

(Published under the Pseudonym of Edgar Thorn.) The Witch . War Song . The Rose and the Gardener . Love and Time . All Published by Arthur P. Schmidt. These part-songs are extremely interesting and effective, particularly in the MacDowell-like manner in which they convey musical suggestions of their literary content. The works of MacDowell are reviewed in this book in order of opus number, and the following index will enable the reader to find the account of any piece of which he knows the title