Virgil Thomson

Portraits

Title Subject
Alice Toklas Alice Toklas, for violin and piano Toklas, Alice
Alternations: A Portrait of Maurice Grosser Alternations: A Portrait of Maurice Grosser, for piano Grosser, Maurice
An Old Song: A Portrait of Carrie Stettheimer An Old Song: A Portrait of Carrie Stettheimer, for piano Stettheimer, Carrie
Anne Miracle Anne Miracle, for violin and piano Miracle, Anne
Anne-Marie Soullière: Something of a Beauty Anne-Marie Soullière: Something of a Beauty, for piano Soullière, Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie Soullière: Something of a Beauty Anne-Marie Soullière: Something of a Beauty, for orchestra Soullière, Anne-Marie
Anthony Tommasini: A Study in Chords Anthony Tommasini: A Study in Chords, for piano Tommasini, Anthony
Anthony Tommasini: A Study in Chords Anthony Tommasini: A Study in Chords, for orchestra Tommasini, Anthony
Aria: A Portrait of Germaine Hugnet Aria: A Portrait of Germaine Hugnet, for piano Hugnet, Germaine
At Fourteen: Annie Barnard At Fourteen: Annie Barnard, for brass quintet Barnard, Annie
Awake or Asleep: Pierre Mabille Awake or Asleep: Pierre Mabille, for piano Mabille, Pierre
Barbara Epstein: Untiring Barbara Epstein: Untiring, for piano Epstein, Barbara
Barcarolle for Woodwinds Barcarolle for Woodwinds, for flute, oboe/english horn, clarinet/bass clarinet, and bassoon Hugnet, Georges
Barcarolle: A Portrait of Georges Hunet Barcarolle: A Portrait of Georges Hugnet, for piano Hugnet, Georges
Barcarolle: A Portrait of Georges Hunet Barcarolle: A Portrait of Georges Hugnet, for violin and piano Hugnet, Georges
Bard: Portrait of Sherry Mangan The Bard: Portrait of Sherry Mangan, for piano Mangan, John Joseph Sherry
Bébé Soldat Bébé Soldat, for four clarinets Bérard, Christian
Bennett Lerner: Senza Espressione Bennett Lerner: Senza Espressione, for piano Lerner, Bennett
Bill Katz: Wide Awake Bill Katz: Wide Awake, for piano Katz, Bill
Bill Katz: Wide Awake Bill Katz: Wide Awake, for orchestra Katz, Bill
Boris Baranovic: Whirling Boris Baranovic: Whirling, for piano Baranovic, Boris
Brendan Lemon: A Study Piece for Piano Brendan Lemon: A Study Piece for Piano, for piano Lemon, Brendan
Buffie Johnson: Drawing Virgil Thomson in Charcoal Buffie Johnson: Drawing Virgil Thomson in Charcoal, for piano Johnson, Buffie
Bugles and Birds Bugles and Birds, for orchestra Picasso, Pablo
Bugles and Birds Bugles and Birds, for cello and piano Picasso, Pablo
Bugles and Birds: A Portrait of Pablo Picasso Bugles and Birds: A Portrait of Pablo Picasso, for piano Picasso, Pablo
Canons for Dorothy Thompson Canons for Dorothy Thompson, for orchestra Thompson, Dorothy
Canons With Cadenza: A Portrait of André Ostier Canons With Cadenza: A Portrait of André Ostier, for piano Ostier, André
Cantabile for Strings Cantabile for Strings, for string orchestra de Chatelain, Nicolas
Cantabile: A Portrait of Nicolas de Chatelain Cantabile: A Portrait of Nicolas de Chatelain, for piano de Chatelain, Nicolas
Catalan Waltz: A Portrait of Ramon Senabre Catalan Waltz: A Portrait of Ramon Senabre, for piano Senabre, Ramon
Charles Fussell: In Meditation Charles Fussell: In Meditation, for piano Fussell, Charles
Christian Bérard in Person Christian Bérard in Person, for four clarinets Bérard, Christian
Christian Berard: Prisonnier Christian Berard: Prisonnier, for four clarinets Bérard, Christian
Christopher Beach Alone Christopher Beach Alone, for piano Beach, Christopher
Christopher Cox: Singing a Song Christopher Cox: Singing a Song, for piano Cox, Christopher
Christopher Cox: Singing a Song Christopher Cox: Singing a Song, for orchestra Cox, Christopher
Chromatic Double Harmonies (Portrait of Sylvia Marlowe) Chromatic Double Harmonies (Portrait of Sylvia Marlowe), for piano Marlowe, Sylvia
Clair Leonard's Profile Clair Leonard's Profile, for piano Leonard, Clair
Cliquet-Pleyel in F Cliquet-Pleyel in F, for violin Cliquet-Pleyel, Henri
Concerto for Flute, Strings, Harp, and Percussion Concerto for Flute, Strings, Harp, and Percussion, for flute, oboe/english horn, clarinet/bass clarinet, and bassoon Baker, Roger
Concerto for Flute, Strings, Harp, and Percussion Concerto for Flute, Strings, Harp, and Percussion, for flute and piano Baker, Roger
Connecticut Waltz: Harold Lewis Cook Connecticut Waltz: Harold Lewis Cook, for piano Cook, Harold Lewis
Craig Rutenberg: Swinging Craig Rutenberg: Swinging, for piano Rutenberg, Craig
Cynthia Kemper: A Fanfare Cynthia Kemper: A Fanfare, for violin and piano Kemper, Cynthia Warrick
Danyal Lawson: Playing Danyal Lawson: Playing, for piano Lawson, Danyal
David Dubal: In Flight David Dubal: In Flight, for piano Dubal, David
David Dubal: In Flight David Dubal: In Flight, for orchestra Dubal, David
Day Dream: Portrait of Herbert Whiting A Day Dream: Portrait of Herbert Whiting, for piano Whiting, Herbert
Dead Pan: Mrs. Betty Freeman Dead Pan: Mrs. Betty Freeman, for piano Freeman, Betty
Dead Pan: Mrs. Betty Freeman Dead Pan: Mrs. Betty Freeman, for orchestra Freeman, Betty
Dennis Russell Davies: In A Hammock Dennis Russell Davies: In A Hammock, for piano Davies, Dennis Russell
Dennis Russell Davies: In A Hammock Dennis Russell Davies: In A Hammock, for orchestra Davies, Dennis Russell
Dennis Russell Davies: In A Hammock Dennis Russell Davies: In A Hammock, for chamber ensemble Davies, Dennis Russell
Digging: A Portrait of Howard Rea Digging: A Portrait of Howard Rea, for brass quintet Rea, Howard
Dominique Nabokov: Round and Round Dominique Nabokov: Round and Round, for piano Nabokov, Dominique
Doña Flor: Receiving Doña Flor: Receiving, for piano Blanco-Fombona, Flor
Dora Maar, or The Presence of Pablo Picasso Dora Maar, or The Presence of Pablo Picasso, for piano Maar, Dora
Dr. Marcel Roche: Making A Decision Dr. Marcel Roche: Making A Decision, for piano Roche, Marcel
Dream World of Peter Rose-Pulham The Dream World of Peter Rose-Pulham, for piano Rose-Pulham, Peter
Duet: Clarita, Comtesse de Forceville Duet: Clarita, Comtesse de Forceville, for piano de Forceville, Clarita
Eccentric Dance: Portrait of Madame Kristians Tonny Eccentric Dance: Portrait of Madame Kristians Tonny, for piano Ivanoff, Marie-Clair
Edges: A Portrait of Robert Indiana Edges: A Portrait of Robert Indiana, for band Indiana, Robert
Edges: A Portrait of Robert Indiana Edges: A Portrait of Robert Indiana, for piano Indiana, Robert
Ettie Stettheimer Ettie Stettheimer, for piano Stettheimer, Ettie
Ettie Stettheimer Ettie Stettheimer, for chamber ensemble Stettheimer, Ettie
Etude for Cello and Piano: A Portrait of Frederic James Etude for Cello and Piano: A Portrait of Frederic James, for cello and piano James, Frederic
Family Portrait Family Portrait, for brass quintet Multiple, see notes
Fanfare for France Fanfare for France, for brass ensemble and percussion Kahn, Max
Fanfare for France: A Portrait of Max Kahn Fanfare for France: A Portrait of Max Kahn, for piano Kahn, Max
Fanfare for France: A Portrait of Max Kahn Fanfare for France: A Portrait of Max Kahn, for cello and piano Kahn, Max
Fanfare: Robin Smith A Fanfare: Robin Smith, for brass quintet Smith, Robert
Five Ladies Five Ladies, for violin and piano Multiple, see notes
Five-Finger Exercise (Portrait of Briggs Buchanan) Five-Finger Exercise (Portrait of Briggs Buchanan), for piano Buchanan, Briggs
Five-Finger Exercise: A Portrait of Léon Kochnitzky Five-Finger Exercise: A Portrait of Léon Kochnitzky, for piano Kochnitzky, Léon
Florine Stettheimer: Parades Florine Stettheimer: Parades, for piano Stettheimer, Florine
For Eugeme Ormandy's Birthday, 18 November 1969: A Study in Stacked-Up Thirds For Eugene Ormandy's Birthday, 18 November 1969: A Study in Stacked-Up Thirds, for piano Ormandy, Eugene
Franco Assetto: Drawing Virgil Thomson Franco Assetto: Drawing Virgil Thomson, for piano Assetto, Franco
Fred Tulan: an Organ Piece Fred Tulan: an Organ Piece, for organ Tulan, Fred
French Boy of Ten: Louis Lange A French Boy of Ten: Louis Lange, for piano Lange, Louis
Fugue Fugue, for orchestra Smallens, Alexander
Fugue: A Portrait of Alexander Smallens Fugue: A Portrait of Alexander Smallens, for piano Smallens, Alexander
Georges Hugnet: Poet and Man of Letters Georges Hugnet: Poet and Man of Letters, for violin Hugnet, Georges
Gerald Busby: Giving Full Attention Gerald Busby: Giving Full Attention, for piano Busby, Gerald
Glynn Boyd Harte: Reading Glynn Boyd Harte: Reading, for piano Harte, Glynn Boyd
Helen Austin at Home and Abroad Helen Austin at Home and Abroad, for piano Austin, Helen
Homage to Marya Freund and to The Harp Homage to Marya Freund and to The Harp, for piano Freund, Marya
Hunt: A Portrait of A.E. Austin, Jr. The Hunt: A Portrait of A.E. Austin, Jr., for piano Austin, A.E. Jr
Hymn: A Portrait of Josiah Marvel Hymn: A Portrait of Josiah Marvel, for piano Marvel, Josiah
In a Bird Cage: A Portrait of Lise Deharme In a Bird Cage: A Portrait of Lise Deharme, for piano Deharme, Lise
In a Bird Cage: A Portrait of Lise Deharme In a Bird Cage: A Portrait of Lise Deharme, for cello and piano Deharme, Lise
In a Bird Cage: A Portrait of Lise Deharme In a Bird Cage: A Portrait of Lise Deharme, for violin and piano Deharme, Lise
Insistences: A Portrait of Louise Crane Insistences: A Portrait of Louise Crane, for piano Crane, Louise
Invention: Theodate Johnson Busy and Resting Invention: Theodate Johnson Busy and Resting, for piano Johnson, Theodate
James Patrick Cannon: Professional Revolutionary James Patrick Cannon: Professional Revolutionary, for piano Cannon, James Patrick
Jamie Campbell: Stretching Jamie Campbell: Stretching, for piano Campbell, Jamie
Jane Bowles Early and As Remembered Jane Bowles Early and As Remembered, for piano Bowles, Jane Auer
John Houseman: A Double Take John Houseman: A Double Take, for orchestra Houseman, John
John Houseman: A Double Take John Houseman: A Double Take, for piano Houseman, John
John Houseman: No Changes John Houseman: No Changes, for piano Houseman, John
John Mosher Waltzes The John Mosher Waltzes, for orchestra Mosher, John
John Mosher Waltzes The John Mosher Waltzes, for piano Mosher, John
John Wright: Drawing John Wright: Drawing, for piano Wright, John Cushing
Karen Brown Waltuck: Intensely Two Karen Brown Waltuck: Intensely Two, for piano Waltuck, Karen Brown
Karen Brown Waltuck: Intensely Two Karen Brown Waltuck: Intensely Two, for orchestra Waltuck, Karen Brown
Lili Hastings Lili Hastings, for violin and piano Hastings, Louise L.
Lines: For and about Ron Henggeler Lines: For and about Ron Henggeler, for piano Heneggeler, Ron
Louis Rispoli: In a Boat Louis Rispoli: In a Boat, for piano Rispoli, Louis
Louis Rispoli: In a Boat Louis Rispoli: In a Boat, for chamber ensemble Rispoli, Louis
Lullaby Which is also a Spinning Song: A Portrait of Howard Putzel Lullaby Which is also a Spinning Song: A Portrait of Howard Putzel, for piano Putzel, Howard
Madame Dubost chez elle Madame Dubost chez elle, for piano Dubost, Madame
Madame Dubost chez elle Madame Dubost chez elle, for chamber ensemble Dubost, Madame
Madame Marthe-Marthine Madame Marthe-Marthine, for violin Marthe-Marthine, Madame
Malitte Matta: In the Executive Style Malitte Matta: In the Executive Style, for piano Matta, Malitte
Man of Iron: Portrait of Willy Eisenhart Man of Iron: Portrait of Willy Eisenhart, for piano Eisenhart, Willy
Man of Iron: Willy Eisenhart Man of Iron: Willy Eisenhart, for brass quintet Eisenhart, Willy
Mark Beard: Never Alone Mark Beard: Never Alone, for piano Beard, Mark
Mary Reynolds Mary Reynolds, for violin and piano Reynolds, Mary
Maurice Bavoux: Young and Alone Maurice Bavoux: Young and Alone, for piano Bavoux, Maurice
Mayor La Guardia Waltzes The Mayor La Guardia Waltzes, for orchestra La Guardia, Fiorello Henry
Meditation Meditation, for orchestra Abbott, Jere
Meditation: A Portrait of Jere Abbott Meditation: A Portrait of Jere Abbott, for piano Abbott, Jere
Metropolitan Museum Fanfare: Portrait of An American Artist Metropolitan Museum Fanfare: Portrait of An American Artist, for brass ensemble and percussion Stettheimer, Florine
Miss Gertrude Stein As A Young Girl Miss Gertrude Stein As A Young Girl, for violin Stein, Gertrude
Molly Davies: Termination Molly Davies: Termination, for piano Davies, Molly
Morris Golde: Showing Delight Morris Golde: Showing Delight, for piano Golde, Morris
Mrs. Chester Whitin Lasell Mrs. Chester Whitin Lasell, for violin Lasell, Jessie K.
Noah Creshevsky: Loyal, Steady, and Persistent Noah Creshevsky: Loyal, Steady, and Persistent, for piano Creshevsky, Noah
Noah Creshevsky: Loyal, Steady, and Persistent Noah Creshevsky: Loyal, Steady, and Persistent, for orchestra Creshevsky, Noah
Norma Flender: Thoughts about Waltzing Norma Flender: Thoughts about Waltzing, for piano Flender, Norma
Pastorale Pastorale, for orchestra Copland, Aaron
Pastorale: A Portrait of Jean Ozenne Pastorale: A Portrait of Jean Ozenne, for piano Ozenne, Jean
Pastorale: A Portrait of Tristan Tzara Pastorale: A Portrait of Tristan Tzara, for piano Tzara, Tristan
Percussion Piece Percussion Piece, for orchestra Lasell, Jessie K.
Percussion Piece: A Portrait of Jessie K. Lasell Percussion Piece: A Portrait of Jessie K. Lasell, for piano Lasell, Jessie K.
Persistently Pastorale: Aaron Copland Persistently Pastorale: Aaron Copland, for piano Copland, Aaron
Peter McWilliams: Firmly Spontaneous Peter McWilliams: Firmly Spontaneous, for piano McWilliams, Peter A
Peter Monro Jack: Scottish Memories Peter Monro Jack: Scottish Memories, for piano Jack, Peter Monro
Philip Claflin: Dans le temps très noceur Philip Claflin: Dans le temps très noceur, for piano Claflin, Philip W.
Phillip Ramey: Thinking Hard Phillip Ramey: Thinking Hard, for piano Ramey, Phillip
Piano Sonata No. 4: Guggenheim Jeune Piano Sonata No. 4: Guggenheim Jeune, for piano Guggenheim, Maugeurite
Poltergeist: A Portrait of Hans Arp Poltergeist: A Portrait of Hans Arp, for piano Arp, Jean
Portrait of A Young Man in Good Health: Maurice Grosser with a Cold Portrait of A Young Man in Good Health: Maurice Grosser with a Cold, for four clarinets Grosser, Maurice
Portrait of Christopher Wanklyn Portrait of Christopher Wanklyn, for organ Wanklyn, Cristopher
Portrait of Claude Biais Portrait of Claude Biais, for piano Biais, Claude
Portrait of F.B. [Frances Blood] Portrait of F.B. [Frances Blood], for voice and piano Blood, Frances
Portrait of Jay Rozen A Portrait of Jay Rozen, for bass tuba and piano Rozen, Jay
Portrait of Ladies: A Conversation Portrait of Ladies: A Conversation, for four clarinets Braman, Dwight; Dudley, Fanny; Dudley, Laura; Winterhoff, Julia
Portrait of Paul Sanfançon Portrait of Paul Sanfaçon, for organ Sanfaçon, Paul
Portrait of Paul Sanfançon: On the Ice Portrait of Paul Sanfaçon: On the Ice, for piano Sanfaçon, Paul
Portrait of R. Kirk Askew, Jr. A Portrait of R. Kirk Askew, Jr., for piano Askew, R. Kirk Jr.
Portrait of Two, for Joell Amar A Portrait of Two, for Joell Amar, for oboe, bassoon, and piano Amar, Joell
Power Boothe: With Pencil Power Boothe: With Pencil, for piano Boothe, Power
Prelude and Fugue: A Portrait of Miss Agnes Rindge Prelude and Fugue: A Portrait of Miss Agnes Rindge, for piano Rindge, Agnes Millicent
Prisoner of the Mind: Schuyler Watts Prisoner of the Mind: Schuyler Watts, for piano Watts, Schuyler
Richard Flender: Solid, Not Stolid Richard Flender: Solid, Not Stolid, for piano Flender, Richard
Richard Flender: Solid, Not Stolid Richard Flender: Solid, Not Stolid, for orchestra Flender, Richard
Robin Holloway Robin Holloway, for piano Holloway, Robin
Rodney Lister: Music for a Merry-Go-Round Rodney Lister: Music for a Merry-Go-Round, for piano Lister, Rodney
Rodney Lister: Music for a Merry-Go-Round Rodney Lister: Music for a Merry-Go-Round, for chamber ensemble Lister, Rodney
Russell Hitchock, Reading Russell Hitchcock, Reading, for piano Hitchcock, Russell
Russell Hitchock, Reading Russell Hitchcock, Reading, for chamber ensemble Hitchcock, Russell
Ruth Smallens Ruth Smallens, for violin Smallens, Ruth
Sam Byers: With Joy Sam Byers: With Joy, for piano Byers, Samuel C.
Sam Byers: With Joy Sam Byers: With Joy, for orchestra Byers, Samuel C.
Sauguet: From Life Sauguet: From Life, for violin Sauguet, Henri
Scherzo: Priscilla Rea A Scherzo: Priscilla Rea, for brass quintet Rea, Priscilla
Scott Wheeler: Free-Wheeling Scott Wheeler: Free-Wheeling, for piano Wheeler, William Scott
Scott Wheeler: Free-Wheeling Scott Wheeler: Free-Wheeling, for orchestra Wheeler, William Scott
Scott Wheeler: Free-Wheeling Scott Wheeler: Free-Wheeling, for chamber ensemble Wheeler, William Scott
Sea Coast: A Portrait of Constance Askew Sea Coast: A Portrait of Constance Askew, for piano Askew, Constance
Señorita Juanita de Medina accompanied by her mother Señorita Juanita de Medina accompanied by her mother, for violin de Medina, Juanita
Short Fugue: to follow Jay Rozen's Portrait A Short Fugue: to follow Jay Rozen's Portrait, for tuba and piano Rozen, Jay
Solitude: A Portrait of Lou Harrison Solitude: A Portrait of Lou Harrison, for piano Harrison, Lou
Souvenir: A Portrait of Paul Bowles Souvenir: A Portrait of Paul Bowles, for piano Bowles, Paul
Study Piece: Portrait of a Lady Study Piece: Portrait of a Lady, for band Crane, Louise
Swiss Waltz: A Portrait of Sophie Täuber-Arp Swiss Waltz: A Portrait of Sophie Täuber-Arp, for piano Täuber-Arp, Sophie Henriette
Tango Lullaby: A Portrait of Mlle. Falvie Alvarez de Toledo Tango Lullaby: A Portrait of Mlle. Falvie Alvarez de Toledo, for piano de Toledo, Flavie Alvarez
Tango Lullaby: A Portrait of Mlle. Falvie Alvarez de Toledo Tango Lullaby: A Portrait of Mlle. Falvie Alvarez de Toledo, for cello and piano de Toledo, Flavie Alvarez
Tango Lullaby: A Portrait of Mlle. Falvie Alvarez de Toledo Tango Lullaby: A Portrait of Mlle. Falvie Alvarez de Toledo, for violin and piano de Toledo, Flavie Alvarez
Tennis: A Portrait of Henry McBride Tennis: A Portrait of Henry McBride, for piano McBride, Henry
Toccata: A Portrait of Mary Widney Toccata: A Portrait of Mary Widney, for piano Widney, Mary
Travelling in Spain: Alice Woodfin Branlière Travelling in Spain: Alice Woodfin Branlière, for piano Branlière, Alice Woodfin
Vassilis Voglis: On The March Vassilis Voglis: On The March, for piano Voglis, Vassilis
Wedding Music: A Portrait of Jean Watts Wedding Music: A Portrait of Jean Watts, for piano Jones, Jean
Wiley Hitchcock: Two Birds Wiley Hitchcock: Two Birds, for piano Hitchcock, Wiley
With Fife and Drums: A Portrait of Mina Curtiss With Fife and Drums: A Portrait of Mina Curtiss, for piano Curtiss, Mina
With Trumpet and Horn: A Portrait of Louise Ardant With Trumpet and Horn: A Portrait of Louise Ardant, for piano Ardant, Louise
Yvonne de Casa Fuerte Yvonne de Casa Fuerte, for violin and piano de Toledo, Yvonne Giraud Alvarez