Samuel Barber

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Samuel Barber

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1910 -

Occupation

Composer

Notable Achievements

Pulitzer Prize

Description

Composer of classical music and opera. Pulitizer Prize winner for music twice: for his opera 'Vanessa' (1956–57) and for the 'Concerto for Piano and Orchestra' (1962). Notable operas include 'Antony and Cleopatra' (1966). Fellow, American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Partner was opera composer Gian Carlo Menotti.

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