| Naxos | As the most frequently performed piece of American classical music, the Adagio for Strings has placed Samuel Barber among the most famous composers of the 20th century. Born in Pennsylvania in 1910, it was a meeting with Arturo Toscanini, while Barber was composing in Rome, which marked a turning point in his career. His scores encouraged the great Italian conductor to give the first performance of the Essay for Orchestra No.1 and the Adagio for Strings with his NBC Symphony Orchestra in New York. That one event brought Barber international recognition. His subsequent catalogue of works included three operas, two ballets, two symphonies and three concertos. Though he experimented with 20th century techniques, he remained wedded to the melodic style of composition that we find in his easily accessible symphonies. |
| Disc No: 8.559024 | |
| Price: Sek. 74 | |
| Name: Barber - Orchestral Music Vol.1 | |
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| Order |
| Composer | Opus | Music | Key | Performer |
| Barber, Samuel | Symphony No. 1 | Royal Scottish National Orchestra - Marin Alsop | ||
| Barber, Samuel | Symphony No. 2 |