Maud Powell

Maud Powell
Powell circa 1919
Born(1867-08-22)August 22, 1867
DiedJanuary 8, 1920(1920-01-08) (aged 52)
Parent(s)William Bramwell Powell and Wilhelmina Bengelstraeter
RelativesJohn Wesley Powell, uncle
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1914 publicity photo of Maud Powell.

Minnie "Maud" Powell (August 22, 1867 – January 8, 1920) was an American violinist who gained international acclaim for her skill and virtuosity.[1]

  1. ^ "Maud Powell, The Violinist, Is Dead. One of Greatest Native Musicians Suffers Nervous Breakdown at 51 [sic] Years. Displayed Gift As Child. Won Her First American Triumph In 1885 After Study Under European Masters" (PDF). The New York Times. January 9, 1920. Retrieved January 9, 2014. Maud Powell, the violinist, died in a hotel here today. She suffered a nervous breakdown yesterday and became so ill that her concert last night was canceled. On Thanksgiving night she collapsed on the stage during her concert in St. Louis. For twenty-four hours she was said to be dangerously ill, but she recovered and continued her tour. The illness was reported as acute gastritis at that time. ...

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