Articles related to "Samuel Barber"

Brief biography and works of American composer Samuel Barber, famous for 'Adagio for Strings' and Dover Beach.

Today marks the 135th anniversary of conductor Serge Koussevitzky's birth. His tireless encouragement of modern music is his lasting achievement.

Maestro Slatkin took time before rehearsal at the Aspen Music Festival to discuss what to expect at Orchestra Hall and at the recording studio in the coming year.

In his fifth season as music director, Michael Stern is revitalizing the Kansas City Symphony with sharp programming and top-notch performances.

From the mathematical Boulez to the playful Satie to the nationalist Sibelius to the jazz-influenced Gershwin to the minimalist Reich, the 20th-century offers diversity.