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Samuel Barber, renowned for his deeply emotional "Adagio for Strings," remained an unconventional figure. This highly regarded film offers a detailed look at his life and the melancholy that permeated his music. It blends performance footage, personal stories, musicological analysis, and biographical details to examine the work of one of America’s most important composers. Featuring insights from Thomas Hampson, Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop, and other leading experts on Barber's music, along with tributes from fellow composers Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Virgil Thomson, and William Schuman. The film aired on PBS and received recognition at nine international film festivals, winning three awards. It was also named Recording of the Year 2017 by MusicWeb International.
| Alternative title: | Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty |
| Release year: | 2017 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 1 win |
| Director: | H. Paul Moon |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | chamber music classical music composer concerto sonata symphony |
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