Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty
“A documentary about the composer of the Adagio for Strings”
Synopsis
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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Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Paul Moon
- Original Title
- Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Zen Violence Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Paul Moon
Department Leadership Roster
H. Paul Moon
Director
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What is Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty about?
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.
Who directed Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty was directed by H. Paul Moon.
Who stars in Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
The principal cast of Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty includes Thomas Hampson, Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop, John Corigliano, Jenny Oaks Baker.
When was Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty released and how long is it?
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.