Shenaut: A Maestro's Life
John Fertitta guides 92 year-old Maestro John Shenaut through his life as the founding Conductor of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. Former Symphony Board Chair Virginia K. Shehee and Concert Master Kermit Polling discuss Shenaut's 33 year tenure's impact on Shreveport music and the symphony itself. The documentary ends with a blend of footage of Maestro's Shenaut conducting the symphony in 1964 with him leading current musicians in playing The Star Spangled Banner to begin the Orchestra's 60th season.
- Runtime
- 22m
- Released
- 2008
Details
Release year: 2008
Storyline
John Fertitta guides 92 year-old Maestro John Shenaut through his life as the founding Conductor of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. Former Symphony Board Chair Virginia K. Shehee and Concert Master Kermit Polling discuss Shenaut's 33 year tenure's impact on Shreveport music and the symphony itself. The documentary ends with a blend of footage of Maestro's Shenaut conducting the symphony in 1964 with him leading current musicians in playing The Star Spangled Banner to begin the Orchestra's 60th season.
Top credits
- John P. Fertitta
- Kermit Poling — Self
- Virginia Kilpatrick Shehee — Self
- John Shenaut — Self