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Klemperer

American  
[klem-per-er] / ˈklɛm pər ər /

noun

  1. Otto, 1885–1973, German orchestra conductor.


Klemperer British  
/ ˈklɛmpərə /

noun

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

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To reliably tell mantle earthquakes apart from crustal ones, Wang and Klemperer developed a technique that compares two kinds of seismic waves.

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

More than two dozen experts from 13 countries endorsed the plan, Klemperer included.

From Science Magazine ● Nov. 17, 2024

“They’re not well served by being compared side to side with a hot dog,” Klemperer explained.

From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2024

The importance of these proportions for the clarity and plasticity of the musical line was very clearly shown at a rehearsal of Apollo conducted by Klemperer in Berlin.

From An Autobiography by Igor Stravinsky

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