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Mengelberg

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/ 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

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

From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2017

Misha Mengelberg, a Dutch pianist and composer who approached the jazz tradition with an adventurous spirit and an antic sense of humor, died on March 3 in Amsterdam.

From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2017

Here's some Cuban music ICP style, with the orchestra and Mengelberg on piano, on the famous Habanera.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 24, 2013

The jube, by Mengelberg of Utrecht, is distinctly good.

From The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine by M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield

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