Virgil THOMSON (1896-1989)

Filling Station20'
Ballet for orchestra
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Ballet document in one act, to text by Lincoln Kirstein. Staged by Lew Christiansen for Ballet Caravan in 1937. One of the first all-American ballets, revived for New York City Ballet in 1953.

Parson Weems and the Cherry Tree25'
Ballet for orchestra
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Written in 1975 for the Erick Hawkins Dance Company. Weems is a 19th century preacher who relates the tale of George Washington and his father's cherry tree.