- Samuel Barber
Overture to “The School for Scandal” , Op. 5 (1931)
- G Schirmer Inc (World)
- 2+pic.2+ca.2+bcl.2/4331/timp.perc/cel.hp/str
- 8 min
Programme Note
An engaging miniature tinged with Rossinian wit, masterful use of counterpoint, and vivid musical references to Sheridan’s 18th-century satire.
Media
The School for Scandal Overture, Op. 5
Scores
Discography

- LabelStradivari Classics
- Catalogue NumberStradivari Classics SCD 8012

- LabelDelos
- Catalogue NumberDelos DE 3078
- ConductorGerard Schwarz
- EnsembleSeattle Symphony
American Classics
- LabelNaxos
- Catalogue Number8.559024
- ConductorMarin Alsop
- EnsembleRoyal Scottish National Orchestra

- LabelDecca
- Catalogue Number436288
- ConductorDavid Zinman
- EnsembleBaltimore Symphony Orchestra

- LabelTelarc
- Catalogue Number80250
- ConductorYoel Levi
- EnsembleAtlanta Symphony Orchestra
More Info
- International Wise Music Composers on our APAC stages
- 1st August 2023
- The works of well-respected composers, John Luther Adams, Hans Abrahamsen, Nico Muhly and Samuel Barber feature on stages in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.