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Biography
- At age 9, he wrote a famous letter to his mother to tell her that he was meant to be a composer, not an athlete!
- He won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Music not once, but twice during his career.
- His piece Adagio for Strings is featured in many TV and movie soundtracks and is frequently performed in times of mourning.
Famous Works
Listen to Barber
These pieces made Samuel Barber famous all around the world. Press a Listen button and hear the music for yourself!
Adagio for Strings
Violin Concerto
Overture to The School for Scandal
Symphony Spotlight
Where can you hear Samuel Barber's music?
The Columbus Symphony brings this music to life on stage. Check out these programs, and maybe you can hear it in person!
