Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty
Mar 23, 2017 · 2h 10m
Director
H. Paul MoonOverview
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.
Cast of Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty
Crew of Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty
About Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty
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…
When was Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty released?
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty was released on March 23, 2017.
Where can I watch Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
Who directed Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty was directed by H. Paul Moon.
Who is in the cast of Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
The cast of Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty includes Thomas Hampson (Self), Leonard Slatkin (Self), Marin Alsop (Self), John Corigliano (Self) and Jenny Oaks Baker (Self).
Is Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty on Netflix?
No, Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.