Willem Kes

Willem Kes
Background information
Born16 February 1856
Dordrecht, Netherlands
Died22 February 1934 (age 78)
Munich, Germany
GenresClassical
OccupationsConductor, pedagogue
Formerly ofConcertgebouw Orchestra
Scottish Orchestra

Willem Kes (Dordrecht, 16 February 1856 – München, 22 February 1934, was a Dutch conductor, composer, violist, and violinist. He was the first principal conductor of the Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, holding that position from 1888 to 1895.

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