Robert Shaw (conductor), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Robert Shaw (conductor)

American conductor, born 1916

Date of Birth: 30-Apr-1916

Place of Birth: Red Bluff, California, United States

Date of Death: 25-Jan-1999

Profession: conductor, choir director

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Robert Shaw (conductor)

  • Robert Lawson Shaw (30 April 1916 – 25 January 1999) was an American conductor most famous for his work with his namesake Chorale, with the Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.
  • He was known for drawing public attention to choral music through his wide ranging influences and mentoring of younger conductors, the high standard of his recordings, his support for racial integration in his choruses, and his support for modern music, winning many awards throughout his career.

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