American Masters

Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices

Trace the journey of one of America’s greatest choral music conductors. With no formal training, Robert Shaw was legendary for his interpretations of classical music’s choral masterpieces and inspired generations of musicians with the power of music. Directed by Pamela Roberts (American Masters – Margaret Mitchell: American Rebel) and Peter Miller (Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story).

Robert Shaw – Man of Many Voices

2m 43s

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.

Previews + Extras

  • Robert Shaw Was an Early Champion of Civil Rights: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Robert Shaw Was an Early Champion of Civil Rights

    S33 E7 - 2m 7s

    Robert Shaw's integrated chorales were among the first to break the color barrier in the American South. He took his inspiring music on the road, bringing his ensembles to small towns across America and to several continents.

  • Choral Music Conductor Robert Shaw Was Self-Taught: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Choral Music Conductor Robert Shaw Was Self-Taught

    S33 E7 - 1m 59s

    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.

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