Serge Koussevitzky - Wikipedia
WebSerge Koussevitzky (born Sergey Aleksandrovich Kusevitsky; Russian: Сергей Александрович Кусевицкий, IPA: [sʲɪrˈɡʲej ɐlʲɪkˈsandrəvʲɪtɕ kʊsʲɪˈvʲitskʲɪj]; 26 July [O.S. 14 July] 1874 – 4 June 1951) was a Russian and American conductor, composer, and double-bassist, known for his long tenure as ...
Serge Koussevitzky | Boston Symphony Orchestra, Tanglewood
WebMar 20, 2024 · Serge Koussevitzky (born July 14 [July 26, New Style], 1874, Vyshny Volochyok, Russia—died June 4, 1951, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.) was a Russian-born American conductor and publisher, a champion of modern music who commissioned and performed many important new works.
BSO | Koussevitzky as Musician: Before Boston (1874-1924)
WebIn 1924, Serge Koussevitzky became the BSO's ninth conductor. But his path to the podium started far earlier. Born in Vyshny Volochek, Russia, to a musical but poor family, he attended the Moscow Philharmonic Institute, studying the double bass because the instrument came with a scholarship.
Understanding Serge Koussevitzky and Leonard Bernstein: A Primer
WebAug 2, 2018 · So how did Leonard Bernstein meet Serge Koussevitzky, and how did Koussevitzky decide to take Bernstein under his wing? Find out more in this primer.
BSO | Serge Koussevitzky (1874-1951)
WebThis season’s BSO archival exhibits focus on the legacy of Serge Koussevitzky, the BSO’s 9th conductor, and the first to hold the title of Music Director. The year 2024 marks the 150th anniversary of Koussevitzky’s birth and the 100th anniversary of his appointment as leader of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Serge Koussevitzky | Encyclopedia.com
WebJun 8, 2018 · KOUSSEVITZKY, SERGE (1874–1951), conductor. Born in Tver, Russia, he went to Moscow at the age of 17 and entered the double-bass class at the Conservatory because instruction in this instrument was free. He became a virtuoso player, arranged classical works, and wrote solos to augment the double-bass repertoire.
BSO | Koussevitzky as Champion of American Composers
WebKoussevitzky as Champion of American Composers. A proponent of new music wherever he found himself, Serge Koussevitzky was particularly committed to promoting the composers of his new homeland. In October 1939, he organized a festival celebrating the works of American composers.
Serge Koussevitzky: An Appreciation - The Atlantic
WebOne of the conductor’s most formidable tasks, therefore, is to win the respect, cooperation, and loyalty of his men. That the Boston Symphony Orchestra during Serge Koussevitzky’s regime has...
Serge Koussevitzky Archive - Library of Congress
WebThe Serge Koussevitzky Archive is a collection of correspondence, personal and business papers, photographs, and other materials which document some of the most significant aspects of twentieth-century music.
Serge Koussevitzky : NPR
WebJul 5, 1999 · NPR's Elizabeth Blair profiles conductor and bassist Serge Koussevitzky. For many years he was the leader of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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