Klemperer

American

[klem-per-er] / ˈklɛm pər ər /

noun

Otto, 1885–1973, German orchestra conductor.

Klemperer British

/ ˈklɛmpərə /

noun

Otto. 1885–1973, orchestral conductor, born in Germany. He was best known for his interpretations of Austro-German classics

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Klemperer has spent much of his career studying earthquakes in this remote area.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2026

Alex von Klemperer, a tape vendor known as Retro UFO and organizer of the swap, says the event adds a tactile element to the exhibit.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

“I did legit think that it was flavorful,” said FoodPrint director Jerusha Klemperer, a sometime vegetarian who opted for a Field Roast Classic Smoked Plant-Based Frankfurter.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2024

Klemperer was intrigued by a zone in northeastern India, near Bhutan, where the subduction zone curves, making it a prime locale for potential tears.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 9, 2024

A few days earlier Klemperer had given Apollo a first hearing at a concert of my music, in which I played my Concerto.

From An Autobiography by Stravinsky, Igor

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