Synthetic Waltzes (1925) is a charming legacy of those years. A stylized society waltz, it is full of subtle misbehavior, such as at the opening and conclusion, where Thomson creates the impression of two waltz tempos heard simultaneously. Other works of this period, especially his Gertrude Stein song settings, display a serious whimsy that time has not tarnished. A third opera, Lord Byron, occupied much of there making 1960s. From the later 1970s, Thomson's production tapered off, except in an area that fascinated him throughout his career, the musical "Portraits" of his friends and acquaintances. Despite increasing health problems, he composed sporadically until shortly before his death on 30th September, 1989.

Tracklist:

Synthetic Waltzes
Follow Your Saint
There Is A Garden In Her Face
Rose Cheek'd Laura, Come!
Follow Thy Fair Sun
Allegro
Andante Nobile
Tempo Di Valzer
Andante/Doppio Movimento
English Usage
My Crow Pluto
From The Canticle Of The Sun
My Master Hath A Garden
Sung By The Shepherds
Before Sleeping
Jerusalem, My Happy Home

UPC: 636943919828
Label: Naxos American
Release Date: 9.20.05
Format: CD

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