Anthony Tommasini, author portrait
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Anthony Tommasini

Anthony Tommasini is the chief classical music critic for the New York Times. He graduated from Yale University, and later earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts from Boston University. He is the author of three books, including a biography of the composer and critic Virgil Thomson. As a pianist, he made two recordings of Thomson’s music on the Northeastern label which were supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Indispensable Composers

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Get Inspired! Books for After-School Clubs & Activities

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