Adagio for Strings eye." In 1938, Olin Downes noted that with the piece, Barber "achieved something as perfect in mass and detail as his craftsmanship permits." In an edition of "A Conductor's Analysis of Selected Works", John William Mueller devoted over 20 pages to "Adagio for Strings". Wayne Clifford Wentzel, author of "Samuel Barber: A Research and Information Guide (Composer Resource Manuals)", said that it was a piece usually selected for a closing act because it was moderately famous. Roy Brewer, writer for AllMusic, stated that it was one of the most recognizable pieces of American concert music. G. Schirmer has published several
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006 film) International Film Festival in Manila, Philippines. "All music by Kiyoshi Yoshida, except where noted. Piano played by Haruki Mino." The film's theme song is , and the insert song used in the film is . Both songs were written, composed, and performed by singer-songwriter Hanako Oku. "Garnet" was arranged by Jun Satō and "Kawaranai Mono (Strings Version)" was arranged by Yoshida. The film was adapted into a manga by Ranmaru Kotone and was serialized in "Shōnen Ace" a few months before the film's theatrical release. It received a 2009 English-language release for the Australian region with licensing by Bandai Entertainment