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Npr: All Things Considered: The Impact of Barber's "Adagio for Strings"

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In 1938, Samuel Barber and the NBC orchestra performed "Adagio for Strings," which has had considerable impact in the years since. This essay covers the original broadcast on All Things Considered complete with a overview of the broadcast (with pictures and sound clips) in addition to a link to the broadcast itself. [originally aired November 4, 2006]

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