First Published, 1894 (Breitkopf & Härtel).
This work has been curiously neglected. It comes just at the beginning of MacDowell's more mature period, but nobody seems to know much about it. It is true that it lacks the definitely indicated poetic basis that is a feature of the composer's finest work, but it is a well written and melodious composition. It is at least more deserving of attention than the popular Hexentanz, Op. 17, and the Etude de Concert in F sharp, Op. 36, but these two owe their popularity to the virtuoso pianist. Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians refers to Op. 49 as "some dances published in a Boston collection."
OPUS 50. SECOND SONATA, EROICA, IN G MINOR, FOR PIANOFORTE.
First Published, 1895 (Breitkopf & Härtel).
Dedicated to William Mason.
"Flos regum Arthurus."
1. Slow, with nobility—Fast, passionately, etc.
2. Elf-like, as light and swift as possible.
3. Tenderly, longingly, yet with passion.
4. Fiercely, very fast.