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The adagio for strings was written by american composer samuel barber when he was in his 20s. Two beats later the lower strings enter, creating an uneasy, shifting suspension as the. Transpose, print or convert pdf and learn to play easy piano score in minutes. He is one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century. Music notes for orchestra sheet music by samuel barber 19101981. Barber, samuel adagio for strings new york philharmonic.
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