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03/12/1954 Samuel Barber's 'Prayers of Kierkegaard' premieres

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Barber: "Prayers of Kierkegaard", op. 30 - LIVE!

Prayers of Kierkegaard was a religious statement, divided by Barber into four distinct parts, each representing a different prayer. It was originally premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Cecilia Society Chorus, and soprano Leontyne Price, with Charles Munch conducting.