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A lyrical piano miniature from MacDowell's "Woodland Sketches" collection, evoking the fragile beauty of a wild rose through simple yet expressive harmonies.

"To a Wild Rose" is the first of ten pieces in MacDowell's "Woodland Sketches" (Op. 51), a iconic example of American Romantic piano music. Its simple melody evokes folk-inspired nostalgia, contrasting with the composer's more virtuosic works.

Part of MacDowell's celebrated "Woodland Sketches" suite, this lyrical miniature evokes the fragile beauty of wild roses through its simple yet expressive melody, becoming a cornerstone of American Romantic piano literature.

"To a Wild Rose" is the most famous piece from MacDowell’s "Woodland Sketches," a piano suite evoking American nature. It reflects Romantic-era aesthetics with its lyrical melody and simplicity.