Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty(2017)
A documentary about the composer of the Adagio for Strings
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty 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.
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty (2017) is a music, history and documentary film directed by H. Paul Moon, released on March 23, 2017 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Thomas Hampson, Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop and John Corigliano. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- H. Paul Moon
- Production:
- Zen Violence Films
- Status:
- Released
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty (2017) Trailer
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Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thomas Hampson
as Self
- Leonard Slatkin
Leonard Slatkin
as Self
Marin Alsop
as Self
- John Corigliano
John Corigliano
as Self
- Jenny Oaks Baker
Jenny Oaks Baker
as Self
Key crew
Directed by H. Paul Moon.
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Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty online?
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Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
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The main cast of Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty (2017) includes Thomas Hampson, Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop, John Corigliano and Jenny Oaks Baker. The film was directed by H. Paul Moon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty released?
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Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty was released on March 23, 2017 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty worth watching?
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Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty (2017) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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