Szell

American

[sel] / sɛl /

noun

George, 1897–1970, U.S. pianist and conductor, born in Hungary.

Szell British

/ sɛl /

noun

George. 1897–1970, US conductor, born in Hungary

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Welser-Möst’s time leading Cleveland will surpass that of George Szell, the orchestra’s music director from 1946-70.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024

Mr Szell, who is an author and hosts podcast My Life in Books with Red Szell, took his campaign to Camden Council recently.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2023

The jury, which included pianist Rudolf Serkin and conductor George Szell, selected Mr. Kalichstein in a unanimous decision.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 2, 2022

Then, in 1950, Rudolf Bing, who disliked Szell, took charge at the company, and Szell’s last performance there was in 1954.

From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2021

Szell, on alighting and following directions, would find Franz Ferdinand hiding behind a designated haystack.

From Face to Face with Kaiserism by Gerard, James W. (James Watson)

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