Samuel Barber's Early Life
Inspiration
Songs
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At what age did Samuel Barber create his first opera?

10

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What country was he inspired by?

Ireland

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What year did he create Dover Beach? 

1931

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How long did he study at Curtis Institute of Music?

Nine years

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What songs came from texts on walls of monastaries? 

Hermit Songs

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What year was Sernade For Strings Quarlet created?

1928

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What person gave him international recognition? 

Arturo Toscanini

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What year did he travel to Ireland? 

1952

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What age did he start testing out songs on the piano? 

Age six