

Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty
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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- Released
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- Language
- English
- composer
- classical music
- bernstein
- symphony
- concerto
- samuel barber
- sonata
- chamber music
- copland
Top billed cast
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- Theatrical23 Mar 2017
Frequently asked questions
- When was Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty released?
- Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty was released on 23 March 2017.
- Where can I watch Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty online?
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
- Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty holds a 10.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
- Who directed Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
- Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty (2017) was directed by H. Paul Moon.
- How long is Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
- Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty runs for 2h 10m.













