Shaw, Robert. (1916–1999)
Signed Photograph at the Podium
Original photograph of the great American conductor leading the Robert Shaw Chorale and orchestra in performance, signed and inscribed to the Executive Director of the Indiana Arts Commission, Hertha A. Duemling. Mounted and fitted to rigid board, else in fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.).As leader of the Robert Shaw Chorale, Shaw commissioned important works from Bartok, Milhaud, Britten, Barber, Copland and others. Shaw was also known for his work with the Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, and received 14 Grammy awards, four ASCAP awards for service to contemporary music, the first Guggenheim Fellowship ever awarded to a conductor, and in 1991, Kennedy Center Honors. (20330)
Classical Music Signed Photograph