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A documentary about the composer of the Adagio for Strings
Known for his mournful "Adagio for Strings," Samuel Barber was never quite fashionable. This acclaimed film is a probing exploration of his music and melancholia. Performance, oral history, musicology, and biography combine to explore the life and music of one of America’s greatest composers. Features Thomas Hampson, Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop and many more of the world's leading experts on Barber's music, with tributes from composers Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Virgil Thomson and William Schuman. The film was broadcast on PBS, and screened at nine film festivals internationally, with three best-of awards. It was named a Recording of the Year 2017 by MusicWeb International.
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Is Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty worth watching?
86
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
2 h 10 min
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty runs 2 h 10 min.
What language is Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in France, United States.
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11
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