Adagio for Strings Adagio for Strings Adagio for Strings is a work by Samuel Barber, arguably his best known, arranged for string orchestra from the second movement of his String Quartet, Op. 11. Barber finished the arrangement in 1936, the same year that he wrote the quartet. It was performed for the first time on November 5, 1938, by Arturo Toscanini conducting the NBC Symphony Orchestra in a radio broadcast from NBC Studio 8H. Toscanini also played the piece on his South American tour with the NBC Symphony in 1940. Its reception was generally positive, with Alexander J. Morin writing that "Adagio for
First Platoon the Living Dead films of George A. Romero in a way that traditional fans will revere, while still offering plenty of hilarity and action. Originally slated to shoot in New Mexico, "First Platoon" will now be filmed on location in Southern Nevada, with leading man Scott Gibson playing the role of Rock Brannigan (originally cast as Alan Tudyk). In order to prepare for their roles, actors Scott Gibson, Jennifer Skyler, and Arron Shiver will undergo military style training under the supervision of Capt. Dale Dye USMC (Ret.), who is the military adviser for the film. "First Platoon" was scheduled for