Virgil Thomson

I seem to write an opera about every 20 years; if you live long enough you can write four operas. read more

I seem to write an opera about every 20 years; if you live long enough you can write four operas. I finished my third in 1970.

I thought of myself as a species of knight errant attacking dragons single-handedly and rescuing musical virtue in distress.

I thought of myself as a species of knight errant attacking dragons single-handedly and rescuing musical virtue in distress.

I've never known a musician who regretted being one. Whatever deceptions life may have in store for you, music itself read more

I've never known a musician who regretted being one. Whatever deceptions life may have in store for you, music itself is not going to let you down.

Try a thing you haven't done three times. Once, to get over
the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn read more

Try a thing you haven't done three times. Once, to get over
the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time to
figure out whether you like it or not.