
William Laurence Bergsma (April 1, 1921–March 18, 1994) was an American composer. After studying piano with his mother, a former opera singer, and then the viola, Bergsma moved on to study composition; his most significant teachers were Howard Hanson and Bernard Rogers. Bergsma attended Stanford University for two years (1938-40) before moving on to the Eastman School of Music, where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees. In 1946 he accepted a position at Juilliard
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Fortunate Islands
Fantastic Variations on a Theme from Tristan for Viola and Piano
Gold and the Senor Commandante (Ballet Suite)-Siesta
-Parade
-Elegant Dance
-Furious Dance of the Bearded Russians
-Sinister Dance
-Chinese Dance
-Tender Dance
-Chase Music
-Happy Dance
Gold and the Señor Commandante - Ballet Suite: 9. Happy Dance
Violin Concerto
3 Fantasies: No. 1. This is the way an eagle feels
Violin Concerto: Moderato pesante
Lullee, Lullay
Riddle Me This: Answer: The Snow
Tangents, Vol. 1: Volume 1: Fanfare
Tangents, Vol. 1: Volume 1: The Animal World: Mr. Darwin's Serenade
3 Fantasies: No. 3. Toccata
The Voice of Coelacanth
Tangents, Vol. 2: Volume 2: For Nickie Happy
Violin Concerto: Poco adagio
3 Fantasies: No. 2. March at night
Changes for Seven
Tangents, Vol. 2: Volume 2: The Second Masque
Tangents, Vol. 1: Volume 1: The Second Prophecy
Tangents, Vol. 2: Volume 2: For Nickie Asleep
Tangents, Vol. 2: Volume 2: For Nickie Angry
Quintet
Violin Concerto: Allegro ostinato
Gold and the Señor Commandante - Ballet Suite: 3. Elegant Dance
Tangents, Vol. 1: Volume 1: The Animal World: Unicorns
Tangents, Vol. 1: Volume 1: The Animal World: Fishes
Tangents, Vol. 2: Volume 2: The First Masque
Riddle Me This: Answer: An Egg
Tangents, Vol. 2: Volume 2: Fanfare
Music on a Quiet Theme
Gold and the Senor Commandante (Ballet Suite) - Chinese Dance
Gold & the Senor Commandante (Ballet Suite): VIII. Chase Music
Gold & the Senor Commandante (Ballet Suite): IV. Furious Dance of the Bearded Russians
Tangents, Vol. 1: Volume 1: The First Prophecy
Riddle Me This: Answer: A Cow
Gold and the Señor Commandante - Ballet Suite: 1. Siesta
Gold and the Señor Commandante - Ballet Suite: 6. Chinese Dance
Gold and the Señor Commandante - Ballet Suite: 7. Tender Dance
March With Trumpets: William Bergsma
The Fortunate Islands
Gold and the Senor Commandante (Ballet Suite) - Siesta
Gold and the Senor Commandante (Ballet Suite) - Parade
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