Virgil Thomson
Missa pro defunctis
For men’s choir (TTBB), women’s choir (SSAA) and orchestra
Four Saints in Three Acts
“It was groundbreaking in form, content, and for its all-black cast, with singers directed by Eva Jessye, a prominent black choral director, and supported by her choir.” (Wikipedia)
Rose-cheeked Laura, Come
original version for mezzo-soprano “of operatic range” with clarinet, viola and harp. Also published for SATB arranged by composer, and in a version for voice and piano.
Tiger! Tiger!
Original for baritone and orchestra
The Feast of Love
Pervigilium Veneris, anonymous Latin, 2nd or 4th century, translated by Virgil Thomson