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MacDowell

American  
[muhk-dou-uhl] / məkˈdaʊ əl /

noun

  1. Edward Alexander, 1861–1908, U.S. composer and pianist.


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He has been a Thomas J. Watson Fellow in Eritrea and Sudan, a Nieman Fellow at Harvard University and a writing fellow at the MacDowell artist residency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Her 1995 film Unstrung Heroes - a comedy-drama starring Andie MacDowell, John Turturro and Michael Richards - was selected for Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard, which showcases unique stories by emerging directors.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

Their friends, played by Dennis Quaid and Andie MacDowell, brood about what that means for their marriage.

From Salon • May 29, 2025

The groundbreaking artist, filmmaker and musician is this year’s recipient of the Edward MacDowell Medal, an honor previously given to Stephen Sondheim and Toni Morrison among others.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024

Besides, if MacDowell, who was a virtuoso had confined himself to recitals he might not—— Alas! all this is bootless imagining.

From Unicorns by Huneker, James