Virgil Thompson (1896–1989)
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Virgil Thompson (1896–1989)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .
- Significant composer of the 20th century, music critic, and author.
- Songs have classic form and diatonic harmonies.
2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .
Sigh No More, Ladies
A Prayer to Saint Catherine
If Thou a Reason Dost Desire to Know
Take, o take those lips away
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This selection is called: “Sigh No More, Ladies ”
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This selection is called: “A Prayer to Saint Catherine ”
[Click here for TRANSLATION ]
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This selection is called: “If Thou a Reason Dost Desire to Know ”
[Click here for TRANSLATION ]
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This selection is called: “Take, o take those lips away ”
[Click here for TRANSLATION ]
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