Virgil Thomson
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Summary
Virgil Thomson is a human[1]. Born in Kansas City[2], he… he was born on November 25, 1896[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on September 30, 1989[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], music critic[8], film score composer[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (344 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Virgil Thomson's place of birth was Kansas City[2].
- Virgil Thomson passed away in New York City[4].
- Virgil Thomson was born on November 25, 1896[3].
- Virgil Thomson died on September 30, 1989[5].
- Burial took place at Rehoboth Cemetery[12].
- Virgil Thomson held citizenship in United States[13].
- Virgil Thomson's professions included conductor[6].
- Virgil Thomson's professions included composer[7].
- Virgil Thomson's professions included music critic[8].
- Virgil Thomson's professions included film score composer[9].
- Virgil Thomson's professions included journalist[10].
- Virgil Thomson's field of work was film score[14].
- Virgil Thomson was employed by Federal Theatre Project[15].
- Virgil Thomson's education included a stint at Harvard University[16].
- A notable work attributed to Virgil Thomson is Lord Byron[17].
- Virgil Thomson received the Guggenheim Fellowship[18].
- Virgil Thomson received the National Medal of Arts[19].
- Virgil Thomson received the Pulitzer Prize for Music[20].
- Virgil Thomson received the Kennedy Center Honors[21].
- Virgil Thomson received the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism[22].
- Virgil Thomson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[23].
- Virgil Thomson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
- Virgil Thomson is recorded as male[25].
- Virgil Thomson's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Virgil Thomson's genre is opera[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1896-11-25[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1989-09-30[31]
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Genre(s): classical, modern classical, neoclassicism, opera[32]
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Community tags: american composer, classical, composer, modern classical, neoclassicism, opera[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 0b0e4a44-b090-4f78-8db9-376dc32f407f[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Virgil Thomson was born in Kansas City[2]. He was born on November 25, 1896[3].
Education
Virgil Thomson was educated at Harvard University[16]. He studied under Nadia Boulanger[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], music critic[8], film score composer[9], and journalist[10]. Virgil Thomson's field of work was film score[14]. He was employed by Federal Theatre Project[15].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Virgil Thomson is Lord Byron[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], a fellowship grant[36], in United States[37], founded in 1925[38]; National Medal of Arts[19], a medallion[39], in United States[40], founded in 1984[41]; Pulitzer Prize for Music[20], a music award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1943[44]; Kennedy Center Honors[21], an award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1978[47]; and National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism[22], a National Book Critics Circle Award[48].
Death and Burial
Virgil Thomson died on September 30, 1989[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was disease[49]. He is buried at Rehoboth Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Virgil Thomson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (344 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Virgil Thomson born?
Virgil Thomson's place of birth was Kansas City[2].
Where did Virgil Thomson die?
Virgil Thomson passed away in New York City[4].
What did Virgil Thomson do for work?
Virgil Thomson worked as conductor[6], composer[7], music critic[8], film score composer[9], and journalist[10].
Where did Virgil Thomson go to school?
Virgil Thomson was educated at Harvard University[16].
What awards did Virgil Thomson receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], National Medal of Arts[19], Pulitzer Prize for Music[20], and Kennedy Center Honors[21].