Welcome to the first French/English website entirely dedicated to the American composer Samuel Barber (1910-1981). Here you will find:
- Details of the current concerts connected to Barber, throughout the world ;
- A brief biography of the composer of the world-famous Adagio for strings ;
- A chronological and a topical catalogue of Barber’s works ;
- A review of the best recordings, past and present, available to the public ;
- The official page of Capricorn, the French Samuel Barber Society ;
- A number of links to find out more about the life and works of the composer.
Last update : all the Barber concerts in September in the USA and in Europe ; the Capricorn Society in the July-August issue of Gramophone; a wonderful 3-CDs anthology for Barber's Centennial; and don't miss the next concert organized by Capricorn in Paris in September : The Dandy and the Bad Boy, songs of Samuel Barber and Francis Poulenc by François Le Roux and Jeff Cohen !
Any questions, suggestions or comments? associationcapricorn@gmail.com.
How to become a member of the Samuel Barber Society or make a donation ?
