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Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices

Follow the journey of one of the greatest choral music conductors, Robert Shaw.

06/21/2019

American Masters

Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices

Preview: 6/21/2019 | 2m 43sVideo has Closed Captions

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.

06/21/2019

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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

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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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