Samuel Barber (1910-1981)

Question 1

Samuel Barber was a composer in which century and from which country?

Answer 1

Samuel Barber was a 20th century composer from the United States.

Question 2

Which family members of Samuel Barber’s were accomplished musicians?

Answer 2

Samuel Barber’s aunt was an accomplished singer and his mother a pianist.

Question 3

At what age did Samuel Barber begin composing?

Answer 3

Samuel Barber began composing at the age of seven.

Question 4

At what age did Samuel Barber begin studying composition, piano, and voice at the Curtis Institute of music?

Answer 4

Barber began studying composition at age 14 at the Curtis Institute of music.

Question 5

How did Barber’s singing background help him in music composition?

Answer 5

His instrumental compositions often have a lyrical quality.

Question 6

What prize did Samuel Barber receive?

Answer 6

Samuel Barber it was a two time recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for composition in 1958 and 1962.

Question 7

What year was Samuel Born and where? What year did he die?

Answer 7

Samuel Barber was born on March 9, 1910 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He died January 23, 1981.