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I conduct faster so you can see my beat.

Eugene Ormandy

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Eugene Ormandy
Age: 85 †
Born: 1899
Born: November 18
Died: 1985
Died: March 12
Conductor
University Teacher
Violinist
Buda Pest
Funny
Orchestra
Conduct
Beat
Faster
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Long note? Yes. Make it seem short.
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It's difficult to remember when you haven't played it before.
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Think of your girlfriend or boyfriend or whomever you want to.
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