Kurzbeschreibung
This essential reader includes Thomson's essays on making a living as a musician; his articles on classic composers; his relation to his contemporaries; his articles on newcomers in the music world, including John Cage and Pierre Boulez; his autobiographical writings and commentary on his own works.
Synopsis
Virgil Thomson is recognized as one of the dominant music critics whose unique sensibility was informed by his ground-breaking work as a composer of the mid-20th century. Whether writing for a daily newspaper or an academic journal, Thomson brought wit and erudition to his work.