About Rudolf Mengelberg
Lived 1892 – 1959 (aged 67). Rudolf Mengelberg was a Dutch and German composer, musicologist and conductor.
Curt Rudolf Mengelberg (1 February 1892 – 13 October 1959) was a German-born Dutch composer and musicologist. From 1925 he was the artistic leader of Het Concertgebouw N.V., the company that ran Amsterdam's main concert hall, and from 1935 to 1955 its general director.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Rudolf Mengelberg's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Rudolf Mengelberg?
German composer (1892–1959)
When was Rudolf Mengelberg born?
Rudolf Mengelberg was born on 1 February 1892 in Krefeld.
When did Rudolf Mengelberg die?
Rudolf Mengelberg died on 13 October 1959 in Monte Carlo.
What was Rudolf Mengelberg's occupation?
Rudolf Mengelberg was a composer, musicologist and conductor.
What nationality was Rudolf Mengelberg?
Rudolf Mengelberg was Dutch and German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Rudolf Mengelberg
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rudolf Mengelberg. https://biography.guide/rudolf-mengelberg/
MLA: "Rudolf Mengelberg." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rudolf-mengelberg/.
Chicago: "Rudolf Mengelberg." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rudolf-mengelberg/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:23 UTC