Background
Powell, John was born on September 6, 1882 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of John H. and Rebecca (Leigh) Powell.
Powell, John was born on September 6, 1882 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of John H. and Rebecca (Leigh) Powell.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Virginia, 1901. Studied music with sister, Mistress J. South. Brockenbrough, piano and harmony with F. C. Hahr, of Richmond, Virginia, piano with Leschetizky, Vienna, and composition with Nawratil, Vienna.
Made debut, Berlin, December 1907, and later appeared in Vienna, Paris and London, followed by series of 12 recitals. Has concertized in leading cities of Europe and America. Soloist on New York Symphony European tour, 1920.
Toured in Great Britain and Europe, 1928.
Member American Institute Arts and Letters, American Society Composers.
Married Louise Burleigh, April.