Samuel Osborne Barber II (March 9, 1910 – January 23, 1981) was an American composer of orchestral, opera, choral, and piano music. One of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century, music critic Donal Henahan stated that "Probably no other American composer has ever enjoyed such early, such persistent and such long-lasting acclaim." His Adagio for Strings (1936) has earned a permanent place in the concert repertory of orchestras. He was t...
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Date of birth:
- Mar 9, 1910
Date of death:
- Jan 23, 1981 (age 70 years)
Place of birth:
Active as Musical Artist (end):
- 1981
Also known as:
- Barber,
- Samuel Barber (1910-1981),
- Barber, Samuel
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