Samuel Barber (1910-1981) is one of the greatest classical American composers of the 20th century. His music is greatly loved for its rich complexity, depth of feeling, and beautiful craftsmanship.

Mary Phillips, Ori Marcu and Roy Hage in “Vanessa” from the Williamstown Theatre Festival performance of Samuel Barber and Gian Carlo Menotti’s opera. Ori Marcu as Erika in "Vanessa" from the ...

We found the young pianist Wendy Chen in recital on the Arizona State University campus in November. From that performance, we hear two pieces — Samuel Barber's "Hesitation Tango," and Christoph Gluck ...

Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" is considered one of the most popular of all 20th-century classical works. Its 1938 premiere by the NBC... The Impact of Barber's 'Adagio for Strings' The Impact ...

As the hour of all-American music continues, we're in concert at the Grand Teton Music Festival in Wyoming to hear the "First Essay for Orchestra" by Samuel Barber. David Lockington is the conductor.

Samuel Barber wrote his Capricorn Concerto at his house, a place he nicknamed “Capricorn” for its sunlit hilltop views. The music keeps that sense of openness: bright solos, fresh colors, and a ...

Before maestro Gianandrea Noseda sent the National Symphony Orchestra whirling into its dazzling performance of Samuel Barber’s “Vanessa” on Thursday night at the Kennedy Center, he led the audience ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook At the New York Philharmonic, concertos by Samuel Barber and Wynton Marsalis offered contrasting musical ideas: lyrical cohesion and ...