Eight Portraits for Оrchestra (1942-1944), - Thomson, Virgil

1. Bugles and Birds (G. Schirmer, 1944) from piano portrait of Pablo Picasso
2. Canons for Dorothy Thompson Portrait for Orchestra (G. Schirmer, 1942)
3. Fugue (G. Schirmer, 1944) from piano portrait of Alexander Smallens
4. The Mayor LaGuardia Waltzes Portrait for Orchestra (G. Schirmer, 1942)
5. Cantabile for Strings (G. Schirmer, 1944) from the piano portrait of Nicholas de Chatelain
6. Pastorale (G. Schirmer, 1944) from piano portrait of Aaron Copland (later used in the film Tuesday in November)
7. Percussion Piece (G. Schirmer, 1944) from piano portrait of Jessie K. Lasell
8. Tango Lullaby (G. Schirmer, 1944) from piano portrait of Flavie Alvarez de Toledo

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	Virgil Thomson (1896–1989) Eight Portraits for Оrchestra (1942-1944) 1. Bugles and Birds (G. Schirmer, 1944) from piano portrait of Pablo Picasso 2. Canons for Dorothy Thompson Portrait for Orchestra (G. Schirmer, 1942) 3. Fugue (G. Schirmer, 1944) from piano...Read more 1. Bugles and Birds (G. Schirmer, 1944) from piano portrait of Pablo Picasso 2. Canons for Dorothy Thompson Portrait for Orchestra (G. Schirmer, 1942) 3. Fugue (G. Schirmer, 1944) from piano portrait of Alexander Smallens 4. The Mayor LaGuardia Waltzes Portrait for Orchestra (G. Schirmer, 1942) 5. Cantabile for Strings (G. Schirmer, 1944) from the piano portrait of Nicholas de Chatelain 6. Pastorale (G. Schirmer, 1944) from piano portrait of Aaron Copland (later used in the film Tuesday in November) 7. Percussion Piece (G. Schirmer, 1944) from piano portrait of Jessie K. Lasell 8. Tango Lullaby (G. Schirmer, 1944) from piano portrait of Flavie Alvarez de Toledo Х Close Show records by: listenings count \| performer's rating \| alphabetical Virgil Thomson (conductor) , Philadelphia Orchestra 5 Portraits: Bugles and Birds (Pablo Picasso); Percussion Piece (Mrs. Chester Whitin Lasell); Cantabile for Strings (Nicolas de Chatelain); Tango Lullaby (Flavie Alvarez de Toledo); Fugue (Alexander Smallens). Recorded: May 20, 1945, Philadelphia. (1)

Virgil Thomson (1896–1989)