Performer Collaborations
Few composers commanded as much respect and affection amongst the great perfomers of his age as Samuel Barber. Today, the musical results of their collaborations as Donald Macleod takes us from an intimidating encounter with Francis Poulenc to the mountain retreat of Arturo Toscanini.
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Samuel Barber
M茅lodies Passag猫res Op.27: Puisque tout pass茅
Performers: Pierre Bernac (baritone), Francis Poulenc (piano)
- NEW WORLD NW229 S1 B2.
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Samuel Barber
Excersions Op.20 鈥� 4th movement
Performer: Vladimir Horowitz (piano)
- RCA 09026-62644-2.
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Samuel Barber
Essay no.1 for orchestra (world premi猫re performance)
Performers: NBC Symphony Orchestra, Arturo Toscanini (conductor)
- PRISTINE CLASSICAL PASC080.
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Samuel Barber
Nuvoletta Op.25
Performers: Leontyne Price (soprano), Samuel Barber (piano)
- BRIDGE 9156.
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Samuel Barber
Piano concerto Op.38
Performers: John Browning (piano), SWaint Lousi Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin (conductor)
- RCA RD60732.
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