@falsifiability1: Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings Detroit Symphony Orchestra Leonard Slatkin, conductor June 6, 2017 Barber's Adagio for Strings originated as the second movement of his String Quartet, Op. 11, composed in 1936. At the suggestion of conductor Arturo Toscanini, Barber arranged it for string orchestra, leading to its premiere by the NBC Symphony Orchestra on November 5, 1938. The piece quickly became emblematic of national mourning, performed at the funerals of Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy, and following the September 11 attacks in 2001. The inspiration behind the Adagio is believed to stem from a passage in Virgil's Georgics, describing a wave's ascent and crash—a metaphor for the music's emotional swell and release. Barber's partner, Gian Carlo Menotti, recounted this literary influence, highlighting the piece's deep emotional resonance. Behind the Music Utah Symphony Leonard Slatkin, renowned for his interpretations of Barber's work, has conducted the Adagio on multiple significant occasions, including a tribute following the September 11 attacks. His insight into the piece emphasizes its structure: beginning with a solitary melodic line that builds to a powerful climax, followed by a profound silence, and concluding with two chords that evoke a sense of finality and peace. This performance by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra stands as a testament to the enduring power of Barber's composition—a piece that continues to move audiences with its profound expression of sorrow and solace. #samuelbarber #adagioforstrings #detroitsymphonyorchestra #leonardslatkin #classicalmusic #emotionalresonance #liveperformance

Falsifiability

Open In TikTok:

Region: CA

Monday 19 May 2025 19:56:00 GMT