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I know this music from memory, not from the music.

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
Music
Orchestra
Memory
Memories
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During the rests - pray.
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Write it down in your own handwriting.
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