For many, it was its use in the film Platoon. For others, it was William Orbit’s Pieces in a Modern Style project. But very few of us can claim to have first experienced Barber’s Adagio for Strings in ...
This story is part of American Anthem, a yearlong series on songs that rouse, unite, celebrate and call to action. Find more at NPR.org/Anthem. Samuel Barber's Adagio ...
For many, it was its use in the film Platoon. For others, it was William Orbit’s Pieces in a Modern Style project. But very few of us can claim to have first experienced Barber’s Adagio for Strings in ...