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Choral Music Conductor Robert Shaw Was Self-Taught

Despite a lack of formal training, Shaw inspired generations of musicians.

06/21/2019

American Masters

Choral Music Conductor Robert Shaw Was Self-Taught

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Despite a lack of formal training, Shaw inspired generations of musicians.

Robert Shaw became popular in an intensely competitive business where musical pedigree is highly valued. And yet, he was not a gifted singer and lacked formal training as a keyboardist and conductor.

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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Preview: 6/21/2019 | 2m 43s | Follow the journey of one of the greatest choral music conductors, Robert Shaw. (2m 43s)

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