Music Criticism
Virgil Thomson
Wednesday, 22 Sep 1982 at 12:00 am – Great Hall, Memorial Union
As an American composer and critic, Mr. Thomson collaborated with Gertrude Stein to produce two highly unusual stage works, and establish himself as one of the sharpest music critics in this country. He has composed music for orchestras, operas, ballets, and movies. From the University Lectures Program archive.
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