Roger Wagner
American conductor
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Q: Who is Roger Wagner?
A: Roger Wagner (August 16, 1914 – September 21, 1992) was an American choral musician, conductor and composer, known for his arrangements of traditional folk songs and Christmas carols.
Q: What was Roger Wagner's most famous choral group?
A: Wagner founded the Roger Wagner Chorale, a professional group that specialized in choral music, becoming one of the most successful and revered American choral ensembles of its time.
Q: What awards did Roger Wagner receive?
A: Wagner won four Grammy Awards for his recordings with the Roger Wagner Chorale, and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP).
Q: What was Roger Wagner's role in the Los Angeles Master Chorale?
A: Wagner was the founder and first music director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, which he led from 1964 until 1986.
Q: Did Roger Wagner compose any music himself?
A: Though mostly known for his arrangements of existing works, Wagner also composed his own choral pieces, including "Laudemus Cum Armonia," "Prelude Cantabile," and "Requiem Aeternam."