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272 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781605981154
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Language: English
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An exploration of the cultural impact of Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings, the Pieta´ of music, and its enigmatic composer. "Whenever the American dream suffers a catastrophic setback, Barber’s Adagio plays on the radio.”—Alex Ross, author of Th...
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272 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781605981154
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An exploration of the cultural impact of Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings, the Pieta´ of music, and its enigmatic composer. "Whenever the American dream suffers a catastrophic setback, Barber’s Adagio plays on the radio.”—Alex Ross, author of Th...