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Mengelberg

British  
/ ˈmɛŋɡəlˌbɜːɡ, ˈmɛŋəlbɛrx /

noun

  1. ( Josef ) Willem (ˈwɪləm ). 1871–1951, Dutch orchestral conductor, noted for his performances of the music of Mahler

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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As the end of his term approached, Van Zweden spoke in his office filled with photographs of four of his famous New York Philharmonic predecessors: Gustav Mahler, Willem Mengelberg, Arturo Toscanini and Leonard Bernstein.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

From 1926 to 1930, the New York Philharmonic performed the Franck as much as Beethoven’s Fifth; Arturo Toscanini, Pierre Monteux and Willem Mengelberg were among the 12 conductors who led it in that period.

From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2022

In 1963 Mr. Mengelberg formed a quartet, whose members included Mr. Bennink.

From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2017

There are limits though: where Oistrakh, Mengelberg and Klemperer find, in their own ways, a truly Bachian range of expression and experience, Karajan seems to smother Bach in a Wagnerian ooze.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 29, 2013

Mengelberg, Plate 34, represents the holy family approaching the city.

From The Great Painters' Gospel Pictures Representing Scenes and Incidents in the Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Henry Turner Bailey

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