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Eugene Ormandy was a Hungarian-born American conductor and violinist, best known for his 44-year association with the Philadelphia Orchestra. He made numerous recordings, toured internationally, and was praised for his technical skill and orchestral sound, but also criticized for his lack of innovation and depth.
Jun 18, 2021 · Eugene Ormandy presided over the Philadelphia Orchestra for an astonishing 44 years, from 1936 to 1980. Their sound together was alluring, but his interpretations were...
Eugene Ormandy (born Nov. 18, 1899, Budapest—died March 12, 1985, Philadelphia) was a Hungarian-born American conductor who was identified with the Late Romantic and early 20th-century repertoire. Ormandy graduated from the Budapest Royal Academy, where he studied violin with Jenö Hubay, at age 14.
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Mar 25, 1985 · But in 44 years, the longest music directorship in American history, Eugene Ormandy led the Philadelphia Orchestra to a height of tonal splendor that was the joy of his adopted city and the...
Oct 5, 2018 · Eugene Ormandy enjoyed a close, even filial relationship with Arthur Judson. Judson played a crucial role installing Ormandy in his first major position, in Minneapolis. He doubtless advocated for Ormandy in Philadelphia. In later life Ormandy said of Judson, “I owe everything to him.”
Mar 13, 1985 · Eugene Ormandy, music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra for 44 years until his retirement in 1980, died of pneumonia yesterday at his home in Philadelphia. He was 85 years old...
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Learn about the life and career of Eugene Ormandy, a renowned conductor who led the Philadelphia Orchestra for 44 years. Discover how he started as a child prodigy in Budapest, became a radio star in New York, and created a unique sound with his orchestra.
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