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Eugene Ormandy

Musician

Born: Died: American

Eugene Ormandy was a Hungarian-born American conductor and violinist, best known for his association with the Philadelphia Orchestra, as its music director. His 44-year association with the orchestra is one of the longest enjoyed by any conductor with any American orchestra. Ormandy made numerous recordings with the orchestra, and as guest conductor with European orchestras, and achieved three gold records and two Grammy Awards. His reputation was as a skilled technician and expert orchestral builder.

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Hungarian-American conductor and violinist

Eugene Ormandy's Historical Timeline

  1. Eugene Ormandy is born

    Eugene Ormandy, American musician, known for hungarian-american conductor and violinist, was born on 1899-11-18.

  2. Conductor Eugene Ormandy leads his last concert, with the Philadelphia Orchestra, at Carnegie Hall, NYC

    Conductor Eugene Ormandy leads his last concert, with the Philadelphia Orchestra, at Carnegie Hall, NYC

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When was Eugene Ormandy born?
Eugene Ormandy was born on 1899-11-18 (American).
What is Eugene Ormandy known for?
Hungarian-American conductor and violinist
What historical events involved Eugene Ormandy?
Eugene Ormandy was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Eugene Ormandy is born, Conductor Eugene Ormandy leads his last concert, with the Philadelphia Orchestra, at Carnegie Hall, NYC.
When did Eugene Ormandy die?
Eugene Ormandy died on 1985-01-01.

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