Classical Music Datebook: March 28
This day, March 28, 1871, Dutch composer and conductor Willem Mengelberg is born in Utrecht, Netherlands. He studied music in the Cologne conservatory, including piano and composition. When he was chosen as General Music Director of the city of Lucerne, Switzerland at the age of 21, he was conductor of an orchestra and a choir, directing a music school. He also taught piano lessons and continued to compose.
Mengelberg is highly renowned for his work as the principal conductor of the Concertgebouw Orchestra from 1895 to 1945. Mengelberg founded the Mahler tradition of Concertgebouw. In 1902 he met Gustav Mahler and became friends with him. Mengelberg was instrumental in introducing most of Mahler's work to The Netherlands. Mahler regularly visited The Netherlands to introduce his work to Dutch audiences.
This day, March 28, 1871, Dutch composer and conductor Willem Mengelberg is born in Utrecht, Netherlands. He studied music in the Cologne conservatory, including piano and composition. When he was chosen as General Music Director of the city of Lucerne, Switzerland at the age of 21, he was conductor of an orchestra and a choir, directing a music school. He also taught piano lessons and continued to compose.
Mengelberg is highly renowned for his work as the principal conductor of the Concertgebouw Orchestra from 1895 to 1945. Mengelberg founded the Mahler tradition of Concertgebouw. In 1902 he met Gustav Mahler and became friends with him. Mengelberg was instrumental in introducing most of Mahler's work to The Netherlands. Mahler regularly visited The Netherlands to introduce his work to Dutch audiences.
Very good to read this,
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You're welcome, Wim. I know you'll know about him.
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