Koussevitzky
Proper noun A surname, most famously associated with Serge Koussevitzky, a celebrated orchestra conductor. The name specifically refers to this individual, a Russian-born American conductor renowned for his leadership of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and his strong advocacy for modern music.
The word "Koussevitzky" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the conductor Serge Koussevitzky. It is used in historical, musical, and biographical contexts. * He studied conducting under Koussevitzky at Tanglewood. * The Koussevitzky Foundation commissions new musical works. * Koussevitzky's recordings of Berlioz are considered definitive.
- Eponymous Use: The name is used attributively to describe things named in his honor.
- She won the Koussevitzky Prize for composition.
- He performed on the famous Koussevitzky double bass.
- Koussevitzkian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Serge Koussevitzky or his style of conducting.
- The interpretation had a certain Koussevitzkian grandeur.
- Serge Koussevitzky (full name)
- Sergey Kusevitsky (original Russian transliteration)
Note: There are no direct synonyms for a proper name. The listed terms are alternative names for the same individual.
- United States conductor (born in Russia) who was noted for performing the works of contemporary composers (1874-1951)