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In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise.

~Virgil Thomson

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I never learned to verbalize an abstract musical concept. No thank you. The whole point of being a serious musician is to avoid verbalization whenever you can.

~Virgil Thomson

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Reviewing music or reviewing anything is a writing job. It's nice if you are experienced in the field you are writing about, but writing is what you are doing.

~Virgil Thomson

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Composer

Born: November 25th, 1896

Died: September 30th, 1989

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