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Quote by Virgil Thomson

“I never learned to verbalize an abstract musical concept. No thank you. The whole point of being a serious musician is to avoid verbalization whenever you can.”

Quote by Virgil Thomson

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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. more

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