Friday, August 11, 2023

TDCM: August 11th - Virgil Thomson

 

Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music 


Virgil Thomson (1896-1989)


Bio

Virgil Thomson was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Harvard with support from the LDS. Further studies in Paris and with Nadia Boulanger. He remained in Paris as a central figure among young artists. He is considered one of the progenitors of the "American" classical sound.

Music

Symphony on a Hymn Tune


Symphony No. 3


The River


Concerto for Cello and Orchestra


Acadian Songs and Dances


Three Pictures for Orchestra



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