Dutch composer and conductor Josef Willem Mengelberg (1871-1951) led the Amsterdam Concertgebouw into the forefront of international orchestras but suffered as a result of working under the Nazis during the Second World War. 1. Mengelberg, Willem Josef - Brief biography noting studies, leadership of the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, disfavor over Nazi collaboration, and others in his musical family from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio. 2. Willem Mengelberg - Short biography focused on his conducting career with several photographs. 3. Willem Mengelberg - NodeWorks Encyclopedia article with summary of life, related topics and people, and special relationship with Mahler's works. 4. Willem Mengelberg - Filmography noting use of his works in cinema and his own on-screen appearances from the Internet Movie Database. 5. Life and Art of Willem Mengelberg - Plea to keep alive his name and memory because of his work and in spite of disfavor following World War Two. Includes photographs, societies in his honor, and related links and addresses.

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