Virgil Thomson

Virgil Thomson (1896–1989) was an American conductor, composer and music critic.

Overview

Born at Kansas City in 1896, died at New York City in 1989.

In detail

Virgil Thomson studied at Harvard University. training under Nadia Boulanger is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is film score. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and symphony.

Employment is recorded with Federal Theatre Project. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Lord Byron.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, National Medal of Arts, Pulitzer Prize for Music and Kennedy Center Honors.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Virgil Thomson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q544485: Virgil Thomson

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