Wilhelm FurtwänglerFurt·wäng·ler, Wil·helm /ˈfʊətˌveŋɡlə, ˈvɪlhelm $ ˈfʊrtˌveŋlər/ (1886–1954) a German conductor (=someone who directs a group of musicians) known especially for being the conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra for many years