Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty streaming
2017 Movie France, United States History, Musical, Documentary, Biography, Music 130 min
By: H. Paul Moon With: Leonard Slatkin, Pierre Brévignon, Jenny Oaks Baker, Marin Alsop, John Corigliano
Known for his mournful "Adagio for Strings," Samuel Barber was never quite fashionable. "Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty" is a probing exploration of the American composer's music and melancholia.
Mood
Melancholic
Poignant
Reflective
Cast & Crew
H. Paul Moon
Pierre Brévignon
Jenny Oaks Baker
Leonard Slatkin
John Corigliano
Thomas Hampson
Marin Alsop
Cinematic Technique
Musicology
Oral History
Performance Documentary
Narrative Structure
Biographical
Interview-Driven
Performance-Based
Soundtrack
Adagio For Strings
Classical Music
Musical Exploration
Time-Period
2017
Contemporary
Central Conflict
Biographical Insight
Melancholy Exploration
Musical Legacy
Characters
Composers
Musicologists
Samuel Barber
Ending
Celebratory
Musical Reflection
Tribute
Historical Context
20Th-Century Classical Music
American Composers
Post-War Era
Key Plot Points
Biography
Musical Analysis
Tribute Performances
Plot
American Classical Music
Composer Exploration
Musical Biography
Setting
Concert Footage
Interviews With Experts
Musicology Sessions
Shooting Location
Concert Halls
Film Festivals
Studio Recordings
Theme
Artistic Expression
Melancholy
Musical Legacy
Genre
Biographical Film
Documentary
Music Documentary
Audiences
Biography Fans
Classical Music Enthusiasts
Music Students
Titles
Samuel Barber: Absolute Beauty
Awards
Best-Of Awards
Critical Reception
Award-Winning
Positive Reviews
Festivals
International Film Festivals
Ratings
High Critical Praise
Reception
Awards
Critical Acclaim
Film Festivals
Production Countries
United States
Release Year
2017
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