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Virgil Thomson

Composer on the Aisle

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  • 624 pages
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The biography explores the life of a prominent figure in twentieth-century American music and criticism, detailing his journey from a conflicted youth in Kansas City to a significant presence in the arts. It highlights his struggles with his sexuality, military service in World War I, and influential studies in Paris. The narrative emphasizes his collaboration with Gertrude Stein on the groundbreaking opera Four Saints in Three Acts and his impactful role as chief music critic for the New York Herald Tribune, showcasing his sharp insights and lasting influence on music criticism.

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Virgil Thomson, Anthony Tommasini

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1998
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