Samuel Barber

1910–1981 (age 71)

Composer

About Samuel Barber

Samuel Barber (1910–1981) lived to age 71. They were a composer. Born in West Chester, they died in Manhattan. They are buried at Oaklands Cemetery in Pennsylvania.

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