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Work: Second Essay For Orchestra, Op.17

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ComposerBarber, Samuel (1910-1981)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Work typeOrchestral
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ViennaTonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich

Musikverein Wien
Auerbach, Prokofiev, Barber, Stravinsky
Tonkünstler-Orchester; Lidiya Yankovskaya; Karen Gomyo

HoustonMarin Alsop Conducts Brahms 2

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Barber, Bernstein, Brahms
Houston Symphony; Marin Alsop; Yoonshin Song

New York CityGolda Schultz Sings Barber & Stravinsky

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Ives, Lewis, Floyd, Stravinsky, Barber
New York Philharmonic; Kwamé Ryan; Golda Schultz; Yarn/Wire
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Joseph Young makes his UK debut in music of his homeland

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An exceptional programme with insight, didn’t quite fulfil itself with renditions that had understanding, but lacked a little polish and refinement.
***11
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An all-American programme in Dublin from the NSO and Slatkin

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This programme offered the chance to delve into some of the top composers from the US: Barber, Gershwin and Copland. Wayne Marshall proved a solid presence in Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F
***11
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Perfect music for a summer evening

Excellent performances by James Gaffigan and The Cleveland Orchestra of music by Barber, Mendelssohn, and Sibelius made for an enjoyable summer evening at the Blossom Music Festival. Stephen Hough was an outstanding piano soloist.
****1
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HamburgSo klingt Amerika: Age of Anxiety

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Barber, Adams, Bernstein
NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester; Marin Alsop; Jean-Yves Thibaudet