Edward MacDowell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Edward MacDowell
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Dec 18, 1860(1860-12-18)
Age	164
Date Of Death	January 23, 1908, New York, NY
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Edward MacDowell Biography

Edward MacDowell is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on December 18, 1860 in New York, United States. Romantic-era composer and pianist best remembered for “Woodland Sketches,” “Sea Pieces,” “New England Idylls,” and other piano suites. His most popular piece was “To a Wild Rose” from “Woodland Sketches.” He sometimes worked under the pseudonym Edgar Thorn.

His career was ended after a Hansom cab ran over him in 1904, causing him to suffer from dementia and lost mental capabilities. His family was helped by a Mendelssohn Glee Club fundraiser. Many contributed, including former President Grover Cleveland.

His family relocated to Paris in 1877, enabling him to attend the Paris Conservatoire. He married Marian Griswold Nevins, one of his piano students, in 1884.

Edward MacDowell Net Worth

Edward MacDowell is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edward MacDowell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was first instructed on piano by Colombian violinist Juan Buitrago. He was also trained by Venezuelan pianist and composer Teresa Carreño.

He was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1904, part of the first group of Americans to be honored in this way.

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Facts & Trivia

Ari Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Edward MacDowell celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Edward MacDowell

1. Edward MacDowell was an American composer born in 1860.
2. He studied music in Paris and Germany.
3. MacDowell’s most famous work is “To a Wild Rose.”
4. He suffered a head injury that affected his mental health.
5. MacDowell died at the age of 47 from complications of syphilis.
6. His music was influenced by European Romanticism and American folk songs.
7. MacDowell was the first professor of music at Columbia University.
8. He founded the MacDowell Colony, a retreat for artists in New Hampshire.
9. The Edward MacDowell Medal is awarded to outstanding artists and scholars.
10. His legacy continues to inspire classical musicians today.