1953

Five Songs From William Blake

Composed by Virgil Thomson
Text by William Blake

Song Collection

Though Blake is not an American poet, his poetry is clearly important to American composers. Thomson set five poems from William Blake, and most of these poems have been set several times by numerous composers.

Audio

“The Divine Image” (from “Five Songs From William Blake”)
Thomas Hampson (baritone) & Craig Rutenberg (piano)2:48

Virgil Thomson

Composer

William Blake

Poet(s)/Writer(s)

2009

Date

Minnesota Beethoven Festival; Winona, Minnesota

Location

Recorded for Instant Encore as part of American Public Media's Performance Today series; available for download via Instant Encore with the download code: THSOA2009

Songs

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Sheet Music

Five Songs From William Blake

Virgil Thomson
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