Farwell, Arthur, 1872-1952
Dates
- Existence: April 23, 1872 - January 20, 1952
Biography
Arthur Farwell was born April 23, 1872 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Farwell originally studied electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with no intention of becoming a professional musician. After graduating in 1893, Farwell turned to music and studied with Homer Norris and George Chadwick. He traveled to Germany to study with Engelbert Humperdinck and Hans Pfitzner and to Paris to study with Alexandre Guilmant. Farwell founded the Wa-Wan press in 1901, the National Wa-Wan Society in 1907 “for the advancement of the work of American composers, and the interests of the musical life of the American people” according to the Library of Congress. Farwell composed music for pageants, masques, and community music. He wrote for orchestra, chamber ensembles, solo piano, and vocal music.
Sources:
• Chase, Gilbert and Bruce, Neely “Farwell, Arthur.” In Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press, 2001.
• Library of Congress. Arthur Farwell. https://www.loc.gov/item/ihas.200035729
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
American Composers Collection
The American Composers Collection includes material related to over 150 composers, including manuscript music scores, programs, correspondence, news clippings, and other items. Material varies with composer, from a single item to several folders. The collection was amassed from various donations to the University of Missouri-Kansas City before being given to the Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections. Provenance is noted when known.
Arthur Farwell (Addendum 4), 1931-1945
The American Composers Collection includes material related to over 150 composers, including manuscript music scores, programs, correspondence, news clippings, and other items. Material varies with composer, from a single item to several folders. The collection was amassed from various donations to the University of Missouri-Kansas City before being given to the Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections. Provenance is noted when known.
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