Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty
"A documentary about the composer of the Adagio for Strings"
Originally released in 2017. Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty is a music/history film. directed by H. Paul Moon. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Thomas Hampson, Leonard Slatkin, and Marin Alsop
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Zen Violence Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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, musicol...
Who directed Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty was directed by H. Paul Moon.
How long is Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty released?
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty was released on March 23, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty?
The main cast of Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty includes Thomas Hampson, Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop, John Corigliano, Jenny Oaks Baker.