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Ansermet

American  
[ahn-ser-may] / ɑ̃ sɛrˈmeɪ /

noun

  1. Ernest 1883–1969, Swiss symphony orchestra conductor.


Ansermet British  
/ ɑ̃sɛrmɛ /

noun

  1. Ernest (ɛrnɛst). 1883–1969, Swiss orchestral conductor; principal conductor of Diaghilev's Ballet Russe

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Stravinsky had never heard jazz but was inspired by sheet music brought back from the United States by Ansermet.

From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2011

Ernest Ansermet conducted the first performance, on Sept.

From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2011

Under the venerable Ernest Ansermet, L'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande sounds intimate and flexible, less a precision instrument than a largish chamber group.

From Time Magazine Archive

"I hope we can make peace," said Ansermet.

From Time Magazine Archive

We discussed this mad enterprise with Ansermet, who was to become its orchestra leader, and with Auberjonois, whose province was to be the décor and costumes.

From An Autobiography by Igor Stravinsky

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