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Koussevitzky

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Kous·se·vitz·ky  (ks-vtsk), Sergei Aleksandrovich Known as "Serge." 1874-1951.
Russian-born American conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (1924-1949) noted for his support of contemporary composers.
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Noun1.Koussevitzky - United States conductor (born in Russia) who was noted for performing the works of contemporary composers (1874-1951)


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Serge Koussevitzky called jazz "an important contribution to modem musical literature.
The concert was to have been performed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Serge Koussevitzky, but a short time before, the maestro fell ill and suggested a young and rising conductor to replace him.
Dubbed the "Jewish Placido Domingo," he has been likened to the legendary performers of cantorial music's golden age, including Yossele Rosenblatt, Moshe Koussevitzky and Zavel Kwartin.
 
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