Choral Music Conductor Robert Shaw Was Self-Taught
Clip: Season 33 Episode 7 | 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.
Aired: 06/21/19
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Choral Music Conductor Robert Shaw Was Self-Taught
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