“We have to play it longer because there are no numbers or letters.”
Quote by Eugene Ormandy
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Eugene Ormandy
Eugene Ormandy (November 18, 1899 – March 12, 1985) was a Hungarian-American conductor, best known for his 44-year tenure as music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Born in Budapest, he was a child prodigy violinist and studied at the Franz Liszt Academy. After moving to the United States in 1921, he rose from orchestral violinist to become one of the most celebrated conductors of the 20th century. Ormandy cultivated the 'Philadelphia Sound,' characterized by warm strings and lush textures, and recorded over 400 albums. He also led the orchestra on historic tours, including a landmark 1973 visit to China. His legacy endures as a master of orchestral color and a popularizer of classical music. more
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