In 1972, Atlanta’s Symphony faced a crescendo of controversy.
Its world-famous conductor, Robert Shaw, had transformed the orchestra into a national powerhouse…but not everyone applauded the changes.
When Shaw was suddenly dismissed, the city’s music lovers didn’t take to the streets.
They didn’t carry signs.
What they did instead was conduct a masterclass in community resolve…a reminder that, more often than not, economic power speaks louder than words.
🎶 From Stories of Atlanta – a series exploring Atlanta history, its people, its culture, and the stories that shaped the city.
