PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
by Virgil Thomson (Author)
In this practical, stylish, and authoritative book, one of America's most influential musical figures reveals how he learned to compose music for English poetry and prose. Illustrated with numerous examples from his own works, Virgil Thomson's discourses on the union of poetry and music will delight and instruct anyone who composes, performs, or simply listens to vocal music.
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.4 x 10 x 7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 10, 2014
