Articles and Essays
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ArticleSamuel Barber at the Library of Congress I Hear an Army (from Three Songs, Op. 10, No. 3), performed by Thomas Hampson The Library of Congress is the preeminent repository for manuscripts by American composer Samuel Barber (1910-1981). He was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania and educated at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Barber began his studies at the Curtis Institute in piano, voice and composition at the age...- Contributor: Wintle, James
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BiographySamuel Barber, 1910-1981 Biography. Samuel Osmond Barber II was one of the most frequently performed composers both in the United States and in Europe during the mid-twentieth century. Known for his trademark lyrical style, Barber never abandoned his expressive voice throughout the course of his compositional career. Unlike many of his fellow composers who had to perform or teach to make a living, Barber had the privilege... -
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialIn the Wilderness and Solitary Hotel Song Collection. from Despite and Still, op. 41, 1968 By Samuel Barber, 1910-1981 -
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialRain Has Fallen and I Hear an Army Song Collection. from Three Songs, op. 10, 1935-36 By Samuel Barber, 1910-1981 -
Manuscript/Mixed MaterialSure on This Shining Night Song Collection. from Four Songs, op. 13, 1937-40 by Samuel Barber, 1910-1981 -
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