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Virgil Thomson was an influential American composer whose works bridged the gap between classical and popular music. His music had a profound impact on the music world.

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Famous Virgil Thomson Quotes

“I seem to write an opera about every 20 years; if you live long enough you can write four operas. I finished my third in 1970.”

Ifs Writing Years Long Enough Seems Four Thirds Finished Opera

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“The description and explanation is the best part of music reviewing. There is such a thing, and you know it too, as a gift for judgment. If you have it, you can say anything you like. If you haven't got it, you don't know you haven't got it.”

Ifs Knows Havens Judgment Explanation Description Say Anything

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“I said to my friends that if I was going to starve, I might as well starve where the food is good.”

Ifs Wells Said Might Food My Friends Food Safety

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“Reviewing music or reviewing anything is a writing job. It's nice if you are experienced in the field you are writing about, but writing is what you are doing.”

Ifs Writing Jobs Nice Fields

Book:A Virgil Thomson reader

Source: A Virgil Thomson reader

About the Author

Born: November 25, 1896
Died: September 30, 1989
Known for: Composer
Quotes: 20

Books & Sources

A Virgil Thomson readerRelated source material

The State of Music: A Library of America E-Book ClassicRelated source material

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