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Virgil Thomson discusses his career as a music composer for opera and film

BROADCAST: Jul. 24, 1973 | DURATION: 00:24:55

Synopsis

Studs interview with Virgil Thomson about his career as a music composer. Thomson shares his work with Gertrude Stein in operas "Mother of Us All" and "Four Saints In Three Acts." He discusses his preference for black artists. Thomson describes his work in documentary films such as "Plow That Broke the Plains." He also shares information about the cajun music "Squeeze Box" in the film "Louisiana Story." This edited version does not include the music pieces.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 24, 1973

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 49.55 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Original program-T3076A., 1 sound tape reel (ca. 49.55 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Edited copy, 1996 Nov. 21-T3076B.

Duration
24 minutes, 55 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

African-American History & Culture Music Music - Classical Music & Opera American History & Politics

People

Music personnel

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Thomson, Virgil African American composers. Audiotapes Radio programs Terrell, Jenny Blake, William Stein, Gertrude, 1874-1946. Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906. Political films. Operas--20th century Cajun music--Louisiana. Blacks in opera.

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