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Samuel Barber

Born: 1910. Died: 1981. Lived in: United States

Samuel Barber's music, masterfully crafted and built on romantic structures and sensibilities, is at once lyrical, rhythmically complex, and harmonically rich. Born 9 March 1910 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Barber wrote his first piece at age 7 and attempted his first opera at age 10. At the age of 14 he entered the Curtis Institute, where he studied voice, piano, and composition. Later, he studied conducting with Fritz Reiner.

At Curtis, Barber met Gian Carlo Menotti with whom he would form a lifelong personal and professional relationship. Menotti supplied libretti for Barber's operas Vanessa (for which Barber won the Pulitzer) and A Hand of Bridge. Barber's music was championed by a remarkable range of renowned artists, musicians, and conductors including Vladimir Horowitz, John Browning, Martha Graham, Arturo Toscanini, Dmitri Mitropoulos, Jennie Tourel, and Eleanor Steber. His Antony and Cleopatra was commissioned to open the new Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in 1966.

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Samuel Barber : Twelve Rounds for Three of Four Equal Voices : 3 Part : Songbook : 884088537517 : 1617740950 : 50490347

Samuel Barber : Twelve Rounds for Three of Four Equal Voices

Composed while a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, Barber's Twelve Rounds are now available for the first time in print. With detailed historical commentary and manuscript facsimile.

Songlist: Farewell, Sunset, Dirge, A Lament, To Electra, Not I, Of a Rose Is Al Myn Song (From Twelve Rounds), The Moon (From Twelve Rounds), Sun of the sleepless, The Throstle, Late, late, so late, When day is gone, The Moon (with piano accompaniment) (From Twelve Rounds)

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Voicing: 3 Part | 2985b | Songbook | $6.95 | A Cappella


Samuel Barber : Reincarnations : SATB : Songbook : 884088395810 : 142347581X : 50490067

Samuel Barber : Reincarnations

In 2010 we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of Samuel Barber with a new complete edition of his classic Reincarnations, with historical introduction, and newly edited music engravings based on the composer's manuscript. The title refers to the Irish poet James Stephens' technique of writing new poems in English based on Gaelic sources. Includes: "Mary Hynes," "Anthony O'Daly," and "The Coolin."

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Voicing: SATB | 7273b | Songbook | $4.95 | A Cappella


Samuel Barber : Complete Choral Music : SATB : Songbook : 073999716801 : 1423475828 : 50334620

Samuel Barber : Complete Choral Music

Includes all of the content of the previous edition plus 23 additional choral pieces. Two original pieces never before published, a set of rounds and a Latin motet. Also, the first printing of Barber's transcription of Josquin de Prez's famous "Ave Maria" as well as the revised edition of Reincarnations, and more.

Songlist: Agnus Dei, Easter Chorale, Heaven-Haven, Let Down The Bars,O Death, The Monk & His Cat, On The Death Of Antony, On The Death Of Cleopatra, Reincarnations, A Stopwatch And Ordnance Map, Sure On This Shining Night, To Be Sung On The Water, Twelfth Night, Under The Willow Tree, The Virgin Martyrs, God's Grandeur, Ad Bibinem Cum Me Rogaret Ad Cenam, Lamb of God, Twelve Rounds

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Voicing: SATB | 7275b | Songbook | $24.95


Samuel Barber : 65 Songs : Solo : Songbook : 884088478438 : 1423491270 : 50490045

Samuel Barber : 65 Songs

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Samuel Barber, we are proud to release this major new edition, which includes newly edited and engraved editions of the complete contents of Collected Songs and Ten Early Songs (1994), plus many previously unpublished early songs. Manuscripts from the Library of Congress and other sources were consulted for all songs. The edition includes extensive historical information about each song, a lengthy and insightful article about Barber, and facsimiles of selected manuscripts.

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Voicing: Solo | 7276b | Songbook | $28.95 ON SALE $24.95


Samuel Barber : 10 Early Songs : Solo : Songbook : 073999820140 : 0793537096 : 50482014

Samuel Barber : 10 Early Songs

Previously unpublished songs for voice and piano, dating from 1925 to 1937. Of interest to practically everyone, these fresh, youthful compositions reveal a master in the making. Original keys, primarily for medium voice. Contents: Beggar's Song - In the Dark Pinewood - Love at the Door - Love's Caution - Night Wanderers - Of That So Sweet Imprisonment - Serenader - A Slumber Song of the Madonna - Strings in the Earth and Air - There's Nae Lark.

Songlist: A Slumber Song Of The Madonna, There's Nae Lark, Love At The Door, Serenader, Love's Caution, Night Wanderers, Of That So Sweet Imprisonment, Strings In The Earth And Air, Beggar's Song, In The Dark Pinewood

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Voicing: Solo | 10048b | Songbook | $14.95


Samuel Barber : Prayers of Kierkegaard : SATB : Songbook : 073999246407 : 50324640

Samuel Barber : Prayers of Kierkegaard

German/English.

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Voicing: SATB | 10895b | Songbook | $12.95


Samuel Barber : The Lovers : SATB : Songbook : 073999688184 : 1480350532 : 50332590

Samuel Barber : The Lovers

With Baritone solo and orchestra (piano reduction).

Songlist: Body Of A Woman (Barber), Lithe Girl, Brown Girl (Barber), In The Hot Depth Of This Summer (Barber), Close Your Eyes (Barber), The Fortunate Isles (Barber), Sometimes (Barber), We Have Lost Even This Twilight (Barber), Tonight I Can Write...(Barber), Cemetery Of Kisses (Barber)

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Voicing: SATB | 10918b | Songbook | $24.95


Samuel Barber : Christmas Eve : Soprano/Alto I/Alto  : Songbook : 888680059170 : 1495015238 : 50600161

Samuel Barber : Christmas Eve

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Voicing: Soprano/Alto I/Alto | 40405b | Songbook | $3.95


Samuel Barber : Hermit Songs : Solo : Songbook : 073999288209 : 0793552095 : 50328820

Samuel Barber : Hermit Songs

This new edition includes detailed prefatory notes on the songs and new music engravings.

Songlist: At Saint Patrick's Purgatory, Op. 29, No. 1, Church Bell At Night, Op. 29, No. 2, St. Ita's Vision, Op. 29, No. 3, The Heavenly Banquet, Op. 29, No. 4, The Crucifixion, Op. 29, No. 5, Sea-Snatch, Op. 29, No. 6, Promiscuity, Op. 29, No. 7, Monk & His Cat, The (Barber), The Praises Of God, Op. 29, No. 9, Desire For Hermitage, Op. 29, No. 10

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Voicing: Solo | 40470b | Songbook | $12.95


Samuel Barber : Hermit Songs : Solo : Songbook : 073999229707 : 1480395161 : 50328830

Samuel Barber : Hermit Songs

This new edition includes detailed prefatory notes on the songs and new music engravings. Contents: At Saint Patrick's Purgatory - Church Bell At Night - St. Ita's Vision - The Heavenly Banquet - The Crucifixion - Sea-Snatch - Promiscuity - The Monk And His Cat - The Praises Of God - The Desire For Hermitage

Songlist: At Saint Patrick's Purgatory, Op. 29, No. 1, Church Bell At Night, Op. 29, No. 2, St. Ita's Vision, Op. 29, No. 3, The Heavenly Banquet, Op. 29, No. 4, The Crucifixion, Op. 29, No. 5, Sea-Snatch, Op. 29, No. 6, Promiscuity, Op. 29, No. 7, Monk & His Cat, The (Barber), The Praises Of God, Op. 29, No. 9, Desire For Hermitage, Op. 29, No. 10

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Voicing: Solo | 40471b | Songbook | $12.95


Samuel Barber : 10 Selected Songs - High Voice : Solo : Songbook : 884088241346 : 1423438930 : 50486751

Samuel Barber : 10 Selected Songs - High Voice

with online recorded performances and accompaniments including the first publication of two early songs Includes the first ever publication and recording of two early songs: Mother, I cannot mind my wheel, and Hey nonny no! These songs were chosen as being especially useful for student singers. Also includes the little known Slumber Song of the Madonna and Strings in the earth and the air, both published in Barber: Ten Early Songs (50482014). The lovely recorded performances will help teachers and students to become familiar with these songs. Other songs: Bessie Bobtail - The Crucifixion - The Daisies - The Secrets of the Old - Sure on this shining night - With rue my heart is laden. The audio recordings are accessed online using the unique code within each book and can be downloaded or streamed according to personal preference.

Songlist: A Slumber Song Of The Madonna, Strings In The Earth And Air, Mother, I Can Not Mind My Wheel, Hey Nonny No!, Sure On This Shining Night, Op. 13, No. 13, Bessie Bobtail, Op. 2, No. 3, The Crucifixion, Op. 29, No. 5, The Daisies, Op. 2, No. 1, The Secrets Of The Old, Op. 13, No. 2, With Rue My Heart Is Laden, Op. 2, No. 2

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Voicing: Solo | 40477b | Songbook | $19.95


Samuel Barber : 10 Selected Songs - Low Voice : Solo : Songbook & CD : 884088241353 : 1423438949 : 50486752

Samuel Barber : 10 Selected Songs - Low Voice

with a CD of performances and accompaniments including the first publication of two early songs Includes the first ever publication and recording of two early songs: Mother, I cannot mind my wheel, and Hey nonny no! These songs were chosen as being especially useful for student singers. Also includes the little known Slumber Song of the Madonna and Strings in the earth and the air, both published in Barber: Ten Early Songs (50482014). The lovely recorded performances will help teachers and students to become familiar with these songs. Other songs: Bessie Bobtail - The Crucifixion - The Daisies - The Secrets of the Old - Sure on this shining night - With rue my heart is laden.

Songlist: A Slumber Song Of The Madonna, Strings In The Earth And Air, Hey Nonny No!, Mother, I Cannot Mind My Wheel, Sure On This Shining Night, Op. 13, No. 13, Bessie Bobtail, Op. 2, No. 3, The Crucifixion, Op. 29, No. 5, The Daisies, Op. 2, No. 1, The Secrets Of The Old, Op. 13, No. 2, With Rue My Heart Is Laden, Op. 2, No. 2

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Voicing: Solo | 40478b | Songbook & CD | $19.95 | With Piano


Individual Folios

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Ad Bibinem Cum Me Rogaret Ad Cenam : SATB : Samuel Barber : Songbook & CD : 50490472 : 884088569051 : 1458402207

Samuel Barber : Ad Bibinem Cum Me Rogaret Ad Cenam

This brief Latin motet was written in 1943 as a contribution to a Festschriften in honor of the sixtieth birthday of the president of G. Schirmer, Inc. A limited run of three hundred copies was printed and likely never performed. This new edition is the first available to the public.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.80 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 50490472


Motetto on Words from the Book of Job : SATB : Samuel Barber : Sheet Music : 50486083 : 073999744576 : 1423404017

Samuel Barber : Motetto on Words from the Book of Job

Motetto on words from the Book of Job was one of Barber's earliest choral works and until this publication, edited by Harold Rosenbaum, existed only as a manuscript in the Library of Congress. Richly harmonic, this work for double chorus is a window into the composer's imagination and craft.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 50486083


Reincarnations - No. 1: Mary Hynes : SATB : Samuel Barber : Sheet Music : 50301440 : 073999014402

Samuel Barber : Reincarnations - No. 1: Mary Hynes

Selected by the National Endowment for the Arts as an one of the American Masterpieces of choral music.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 50301440
Other Voicings: SATB, SATB


Sure on This Shining Night : SATB : Emily Crocker : Sheet Music : 50485024 : 073999978520 : 0634060392

Emily Crocker : Sure on This Shining Night

The classic artsong by Samuel Barber is now available in an easy choral edition. Ideal for developing ensembles in middle and high school. Available for: SATB and SA.

Arranger: Emily Crocker

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.75 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 50485024
Other Voicings: 2-Part


Sure on This Shining Night : TBB : Jacob Narverud : Sheet Music : 50600810 : 888680663193 : 1495086046

Jacob Narverud : Sure on This Shining Night

The classic artsong by Samuel Barber is now available for men's and women's voices. Appropriate key and ranges for the developing choir.

Arranger: Jacob Narverud

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Voicing: TBB | Sheet Music | $2.10 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 50600810 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSA, SSA


Sure on this shining night, Op. 13, No. 3 : SATB : Samuel Barber : Sheet Music : 50308930 : 073999089301 : 0793554810

Samuel Barber : Sure on this shining night, Op. 13, No. 3

Barber's arrangement of his famous song for SATB chorus and piano is now available in a newly engraved edition with an historical introduction.

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 50308930


To Be Sung on the Water Op. 42, No. 2 : SATB : Samuel Barber : Sheet Music : 50315310 : 073999116908 : 1495056562

Samuel Barber : To Be Sung on the Water Op. 42, No. 2

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 50315310
Other Voicings: SSAA

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