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Powell (1882-1963)[1] Biographical American pianist, composer, ethnomusicologist, composer.[1] His father was a headmaster of a girl's school and his mother, an amateur musician.[1] Studied piano in Vienna under Theodor Leschetizky, and composition under Karel Navrátil.[1] His concert debut was in Berlin, 1907, and he began a European tour.[1] Moved to London where he met with Joseph Conrad for the possibility of a libretto which did not eventuate, but his Rhapsodie nègre was inspired by Conrad's Heart of Darkness.[1] Moved back to Virginia, 1914.[1] Settled in Charlottesville, 1916, and founded the Society for the Preservation of Racial Integrity.[1] Was an active sponsor of Virginia's Racial Integrity Act of 1924.[2] Married to the actress, director and playwright Louise Burleigh in 1928.[2] Retired from performing in concert, 1936.[1] Virginian declared 'John Powell Day', in 1951.[1] Was also an amateur astronomer, and had a comet named after him.[1] Place of birth: Richmond, Virginia[1] Place of death: Charlottesville, Virginia[1] |
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