Person Open DS/UK/329 Furtwängler; Wilhelm (25 January 1886-30 November 1954); German conductor and composer Furtwängler Wilhelm 25 January 1886-30 November 1954 German conductor and composer Male Gustav Heinrich Ernst Martin Wilhelm Furtwängler https://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx?qRq5.Fq4e6ZJ Schöneberg, Germany (born)

German Musician; Conductor / Composer White Son of Adolf Furtwängler (archaeologist) and mother (painter) Heterosexual Wilhelm Furtwängler was a German conductor and composer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest symphonic and operatic conductors of the 20th century. Furtwängler was principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic between 1922 and 1945, and from 1952 until 1954. He was also principal conductor of the Gewandhaus Orchestra (1922–26), and was a guest conductor of other major orchestras including the Vienna Philharmonic. He was the leading conductor to remain in Germany during the Second World War, although he was not an adherent of the Nazi regime. This decision caused lasting controversy, and the extent to which his presence lent prestige to the Third Reich is still debated. Furtwängler's conducting is well documented in commercial and broadcast recordings and has contributed to his lasting reputation. He had a major influence on many later conductors, and his name is often mentioned when discussing their interpretative styles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Furtw%C3%A4ngler (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 7/19/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 3596db5b-8a21-4a72-9a4d-93a7f1355b1a