Samuel Barber (1910-1981) is one of the most admired and honored American composers of the twentieth century. An unabashed Romantic, largely independent of worldwide trends and the avant-garde, he infused his works with poetic lyricism and gave tonal language and forms new vitality. His rich legacy includes every genre, including the famous Adagio for Strings, Knoxville: Summer of 1915, three concertos, a plethora of songs, and two operas, the Pulitzer prize-winning V...

A pivotal twentieth-century composer, Samuel Barber earned a long list of honors and accolades that included two Pulitzer Prizes for Music and the public support of conductors like Arturo Toscanini, Serge Koussevitzky, and Leonard Bernstein. Barber’s works have since become standard concert repertoire and continue to flourish across high art and popular culture.Acclaimed biographer Howard Pollack (Aaron Copland, George Gershwin) offers a multifaceted account of Ba...

Samuel Barber (1910-1981) was one of the most important and honored American composers of the twentieth century. Writing in a great variety of musical forms--symphonies, concertos, operas, vocal music, and chamber music--he infused his works with poetic lyricism and gave tonal language and forms new vitality. His rich legacy includes such famous compositions as the Adagio for Strings, the orchestral song Knoxville: Summer of 1915, three concertos, and his two operas, the ...

Samuel Barber (1910-1981) was one of the most important and honored American composers of the twentieth century. Writing in a great variety of musical forms--symphonies, concertos, operas, vocal music, and chamber music--he infused his works with poetic lyricism and gave tonal language and forms new vitality. His rich legacy includes such famous compositions as the Adagio for Strings, the orchestral song Knoxville: Summer of 1915, three concertos, and his two operas, the ...

An annotated reference guide to Barber's life, works and achievements, it will prove valuable for anyone seeking information on him.

Im Auditorium Maximum der Universität zu Köln findet der internationale Kongreß für Mediävistik und Kirchengeschichte statt. Der Gastredner, Professor A. H. Riman, hält einen Vortrag über den ersten Dom-baumeister Gerhard von Rile und den Bau des Kölner Domes. Dabei überrascht Riman sein Auditorium immer wieder mit intimen Details zum Thema, deren Herkunft sich niemand recht erklären kann. Parallel zum Vortrag begleiten wir den Dombaumeister bei der Vorstellung seines Planes vor dem Domkap...

Sunvault: Stories of Solarpunk and Eco-Speculation is the first anthology to broadly collect solarpunk short stories, artwork, and poetry. A new genre for the 21st Century, solarpunk is a revolution against despair. Focusing on solutions to environmental disasters, solarpunk envisions a future of green, sustainable energy used by societies that value inclusiveness, cooperation, and personal freedom.Edited by Phoebe Wagner and Brontë Christopher Wieland and containing work by Kristi...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

Jasmin was born in Agen, France, to a modest family, and despite limited formal education, he discovered a passion for poetry while working as a barber. Smiles describes Jasmin’s unique talent for composing verses in the Occitan language, which resonated with his local audience and contributed to the preservation of the regional dialect. Through recitations and public performances, Jasmin became a celebrated figure in southwestern France, earning acclaim for his wit, warmth, and poignant o...

In "Jasmin: Barber, Poet, Philanthropist," Samuel Smiles delves into the remarkable life of a self-made man, connecting the realms of art, social service, and personal transformation. The narrative chronicles the life of Jasmin, a humble barber who transcended his modest beginnings to become a celebrated poet and philanthropist. Smiles employs a biographical style that blends historical detail with inspirational anecdotes, reflecting the Victorian ethos of self-help and moral improvement, ...

In "Jasmin: Barber, Poet, Philanthropist," Samuel Smiles intricately weaves a rich tapestry of 19th-century life, illuminating the multifaceted character of Jasmin, a barber who transcends his humble beginnings to become a poet and philanthropist. Smiles employs a biographical narrative style, combining vivid descriptions and anecdotes that not only celebrate Jasmin's accomplishments but also encapsulate the social and cultural milieu of his time. This work serves as a significant explorat...

An extraordinary biographical work by Samuel Smiles who is famous for his social activities, books and articles. Published in 1891, it gives an in-depth account of the life of French poet and philanthropist Jaques Jasmin. Outstanding for its character-portrayal, it is a must-read!