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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty
- Genres: Music, History, Documentary
- Release Date: 2017-03-23
- Runtime: 130 minutes
- Rating: 10/10 (1 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Zen Violence Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1968
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Thomas Hampson
as Self
Leonard Slatkin
as Self
Marin Alsop
as Self
John Corigliano
as Self
Jenny Oaks Baker
as Self
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty | Trailer
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What is Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?▼
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty is a Music, History, Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2017-03-23.
Who are the main actors in Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?▼
The main cast includes Thomas Hampson, Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop, John Corigliano, Jenny Oaks Baker, .
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Is Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty based on a true story?▼
A documentary about the composer of the Adagio for Strings
What is the IMDb rating of Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?▼
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty has an IMDb rating of 10/10 based on 1 votes.
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Who composed the soundtrack for Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Zen Violence Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty filmed?▼
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?▼
The total runtime of Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty is 130 minutes.
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