Willem Kes
Willem Kes | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 16 February 1856 Dordrecht, Netherlands |
| Died | 22 February 1934 (age 78) Munich, Germany |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Conductor, pedagogue |
| Formerly of | Concertgebouw 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.