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.
Language
English
Pages
302
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Routledge
Release
August 09, 2002
ISBN
0415937957
ISBN 13
9780415937955
Virgil Thomson: A Reader: Selected Writings, 1924-1984
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.