A Samuel Barber Classic

Fishko Files | Feb 25, 2021

Pieces of music, as WNYC's Sara Fishko tells us, can change in impact over time. On the 80th anniversary of a beloved violin concerto's premiere, Sara and guests consider the case of the American classical composer, Samuel Barber, in this episode of Fishko Files.

Hilary Hahn's Barber & Meyer: Violin Concertos and Isaac Stern's Barber: Violin Concerto, Op. 14 are available on Amazon.

Hilary Hahn's upcoming album Paris is set for release next Friday, March 5, and is available for pre-order.

Barber's Concerto for Violin & Orchestra, performed by violinist Albert Spalding and the Philadelphia Orchestra

Fishko Files with Sara Fishko

Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley
Mix Engineer: Wayne Shulmister
Editor: Karen Frillmann

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