Today is Randall Thompson's 100th birthday.
We've discussed his music. Because of List members suggestion, I listened
to almost all of his work with great pleasure. MCML is a great source.
These are the pieces I played on my Thompson tribute program:
Suite for Oboe, Clarinet, and Viola
Frostiana
Symphony No. 2
The Peaceable Kingdom
String Quartet No 1 in D minor
Alleluia
I had no room for Testament to Freedom. The balance was good with those
six works. (Frankly, I'm not a fan of the music in ToF.) The most
"popular" work: Frostiana.
Susan