Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty (2017) is a music, history, documentary title in English. On MovieLinkBD you get the full story, cast, rating, official trailer and where to watch Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty online in HD. A documentary about the composer of the Adagio for Strings
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty — Storyline
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 & Crew
- Director: H. Paul Moon
- Starring: Thomas Hampson, Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop, John Corigliano, Jenny Oaks Baker
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty — Movie Details
| Release Date | 2017-03-23 |
| Runtime | 130 min |
| Genre | Music, History, Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Country | France, United States of America |
| Rating | 10/10 (1 votes) |
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 melancholi…
Who directed Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty? H. Paul Moon.
Who stars in Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty? Thomas Hampson, Leonard Slatkin, Marin Alsop, John Corigliano, Jenny Oaks Baker.
Where can I watch Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
