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koussevitzky

/kuːsəˈvɪtski/

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noun

/kuːsəˈvɪtski/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к человеку, конкретно к русско-американскому дирижёру, известному своей поддержкой современных композиторов.

A proper noun referring to a person, specifically a Russian-born American conductor known for championing contemporary composers.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Person (Serge Koussevitzky)C1formalamericanart

    A Russian-born American conductor and double bassist, celebrated for championing the works of contemporary composers and serving as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1924 to 1949.

    ruЛичность (Сергей Кусевицкий)

    • Koussevitzky commissioned Igor Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms.
    • He founded the Tanglewood Music Festival in Massachusetts.
    • Under his leadership, the Boston Symphony Orchestra gained an international reputation.
    • His name is often associated with the Koussevitzky Foundation, which supports new music.