Virgil Thomson

Virgil Thomson appears in the following:

Virgil Thomson on What Makes a Good Music Critic

Wednesday, January 09, 2013

WNYC
The critic Virgil Thomson on his just published collection, The Art of Judging Music.
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Virgil Thomson

Tuesday, November 25, 1986

A Voice for America Virgil Thomson, an elegant and improbable synthesis of boulevardier sophistication, churchy consonance, and Midwestern plain speaking, celebrates his 90th birthday this month.

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Virgil Thomson, Sheila Schonbrun, Eugene Perry, others

Wednesday, November 12, 1986

A pre-birthday party for Virgil Thomson. With Sheila Schonbrun, soprano; Edmund Niemann, pianist; Lila Amnions, contralto; Paul Dunkel ; cast of _ 4 Saints in Three Acts ; other wo...

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Virgil Thomson

Sunday, July 04, 1982

Composer and music critic Virgil Thomson doesn't disappoint.

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In Search of American Opera

Tuesday, January 01, 1980

A presentation of American operatic works.

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Virgil Thomson

Friday, May 06, 1977

Matthew Paris interviews Virgil Thomson.

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Virgil Thomson

Monday, November 22, 1976

Part III The co-founder of American classical music with Aaron Copland, Virgil Thomson was probably the wittiest talker in New York City. He is the only guest whose lifelong hero w...

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Virgil Thomson

Monday, November 22, 1976

He is the only guest whose lifelong hero was Jesse James.

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Virgil Thomson (II)

Monday, November 22, 1976

Matthew Paris interviews Virgil Thomson (part 2)

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Virgil Thomson

Thursday, September 30, 1976

Matthew Paris interviews Virgil Thomson. Reel 4.

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Virgil Thomson (I)

Wednesday, September 01, 1976

Hosts Matthew Paris and David Zimmer interview Virgil Thomson, great American composer, with 3 selections from his music. Interview - Tango - more interview - Four Saints - more in...

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The American Academy of Arts and Letters Ceremonial Awards

Wednesday, May 21, 1969

The American Academy of Arts and Letters bestows honorary membership to Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn, Yasunari Kawabata, Stephen Spender, and full membership to Louise Bogan.

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The American Academy of Arts and Letters

Wednesday, May 25, 1966

The Academy president provides introductory remarks and presents honorary memberships to: Isaiah Berlin, Cecil Day Lewis, Sir Herbert Reed, Kenzo Tonge, Pierre Boulez, Cicely Ve...

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Virgil Thomson

Friday, January 01, 1960

A few choice words from the master critic. His work with Gertrude Stein and never having had to stare at a blank page.

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Interview with Virgil Thomson

Tuesday, February 17, 1948

Host Warren Bower welcomes composer and critic Virgil Thomson for a discussion of Thomson's 1948 book The Art of Judging Music.

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Interview with Virgil Thomson

Wednesday, January 01, 1947

The composer and critic on his latest for 1947.

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