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  1. About Sam Barber. Sam Barber sees the world differently than you or I. Step into his home or studio and the dancing lights and the wondrous symphony of colors transport you to another time and place. Sam was born in Europe and came to the United States when he was four years old.

  2. Pulitzer Prize. Signature. Samuel Osmond Barber II (March 9, 1910 – January 23, 1981) was an American composer, pianist, conductor, baritone, and music educator, and one of the most celebrated composers of the mid-20th century. [1] Principally influenced by nine years' composition studies with Rosario Scalero at the Curtis Institute and more ...

  3. Feb 13, 2019 · Samuel Barber 's Adagio for Strings is one of the most recognizable pieces of classical music in the world. It's become America's semi-official music for mourning, used at Franklin Delano...

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  4. www.npr.org › artists › 15219563Samuel Barber : NPR

    Jul 1, 2019 · American composer Samuel Barber (1910-1981) won the Pulitzer Prize twice — once for his opera Vanessa in 1957 and again for his 1962 piano concerto.

  5. Mar 5, 2010 · American composer Samuel Barber was a nephew of the celebrated contralto Louise Homer and a protege of the composer Sidney Homer, who caught on to young Samuel's gifts when, at the age of 9, he...

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  7. Samuel Barber, one of the most significant composers to emerge from 20th-century America, is celebrated for his neo-romantic style laden with lyrical melodies and poignant harmonies. His compositions, often inspired by literary allusions and characterized by tonality, resonate with an inherently American feel while showcasing a strong penchant ...

  8. Jul 30, 2017 · At the age of eight, about one hundred years ago, Samuel Barber declared his intention to become a composer. He was deadly serious, and indeed Barber (1910-1981) went on to become one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century, producing an extensive oeuvre of orchestral work, including opera, choral pieces and works for the piano ...

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