Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty Released 2017-03-23 is a story that falls under the Music, History, Documentary category. Movie Story "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.".
Stars:
Thomas Hampson,
Leonard Slatkin,
Marin Alsop,
John Corigliano,
Jenny Oaks Baker
Director:
H. Paul Moon,
Barbara B. Heyman,
Pierre Brévignon
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty is a movie that promises to engage and entertain its viewers. As a Music, History, Documentary film available in English, it combines strong performances with a compelling narrative. Whether you’re a fan of these genres or looking for a new cinematic adventure, this film is worth a watch!