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Ansermet

American  
[ahn-ser-mey] / 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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Ernest Ansermet conducted the first performance, on Sept.

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2011

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

When Swiss Conductor Ernest Ansermet put down his baton after the 17-minute Mass, listeners looked at each other uncertainly.

From Time Magazine Archive

Wrote Ansermet: "Tonal music is an expression of clear sentiments, Sch�nbergi-an music seems to cultivate the obscure."

From Time Magazine Archive

The orchestra parts were then quickly copied out, and in that way I was able to hear my own instrumentation, conducted by Ansermet, at the next morning's rehearsal of the evening program.

From An Autobiography by Stravinsky, Igor

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