Virgil Thomson Biography

Virgil Thomson biography

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NAME: Virgil Thomson
OCCUPATION: Critic, Songwriter, Conductor
BIRTH DATE: November 25, 1896
DEATH DATE: September 30, 1989
EDUCATION: Harvard University
PLACE OF BIRTH: Kansas City, Missouri
PLACE OF DEATH: New York, New York
Full Name: Virgil Garnett Thomson

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Virgil Thomson was a composer, conductor and musical critic known for his work in opera.

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Virgil Thomson wrote music in a variety of styles, including Gregorian chant, variations on Baptist hymns and neoclassicism, often combining traditional forms with contemporary techniques. His operas are among his best-known works, such as Four Saints in Three Acts and The Mother of Us All. He was also a music critic for the New York Herald Tribune and published collections of critical articles.