Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices
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Follow the journey of one of the greatest choral music conductors, Robert Shaw.
Trace the journey of one of the greatest choral music conductors in the world. With no formal training, Robert Shaw achieved early success in popular music and later became legendary for his interpretations of classical music’s choral masterpieces.
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Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices
Preview: 6/21/2019 | 2m 43sVideo has Closed Captions
Trace the journey of one of the greatest choral music conductors in the world. With no formal training, Robert Shaw achieved early success in popular music and later became legendary for his interpretations of classical music’s choral masterpieces.
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Choral Music Conductor Robert Shaw Was Self-Taught
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Clip: 6/21/2019 | 1m 59s | Despite a lack of formal training, Shaw inspired generations of musicians. (1m 59s)
Robert Shaw Was an Early Champion of Civil Rights
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Clip: 6/21/2019 | 2m 7s | The story behind the Integrated Robert Shaw Chorale. (2m 7s)
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