James Mason (conductor)
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James Mason or "Jimmy" Mason (August 26, 1941 - June 22, 1991) was a conductor
of classical music
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He is an award winning classical music conductor, with such awards as the Princess Grace Award, awarded at the Festival of the Arts, Monaco.
He is a graduate of Leland Stanford University.
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
of classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
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He is an award winning classical music conductor, with such awards as the Princess Grace Award, awarded at the Festival of the Arts, Monaco.
He is a graduate of Leland Stanford University.