20th Century Classical Music: Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings - 0 views
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Clark Waggoner on 01 Dec 10This article examines Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber. The song, often referred to as Samuel Barber's Agnus Dei, is a modern classical composition that has come to be recognized as one of the saddest songs ever written. Barber's Adagio for Strings is one of the most popular pieces composed in the 20th century. This article also has links to videos of the performance, as well as copies of Adagio for Strings sheet music for purchase.