Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" is considered one of the most popular of all 20th-century classical works. Its 1938 premiere by the NBC... The Impact of Barber's 'Adagio for Strings' The Impact ...

I have officially passed through the optimism of my youth and have entered my world-weary phase. Often, when I wake up in the morning, I am disappointed to see the same two feet swing out of bed and ...

Samuel Barber 's Adagio for Strings is one of the most recognizable pieces of classical music in the world. It's become America's semi-official music for mourning, used at Franklin Delano Roosevelt's ...

To mark September 11th, we offer music that encourages reflection through art, including Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings. Join Emily Boyer for classical music starting at 9 a.m. on 91.1, 107.5 and ...

The Saddest Music Ever Written: The Story of Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings by Thomas Larson; Pegasus Press, 262 pages ($26.95). Whatever else one can say about this book, it is assuredly unique.