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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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Without him here, it is impossible to know how fast he will play it, approximately.
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Write it down in your own handwriting.
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Long note? Yes. Make it seem short.
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It is not as difficult as I thought it was, but it is harder than it is.
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I cannot give it to you, so try to watch me.
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I never say what I mean, but I always manage to say something similar.
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After two minutes after this time, and I am already there.
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Watch me closely - only one can spoil it.
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Did you play? It sounded very good.
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More basses, because you are so far away.
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Brass, stay down all summer.
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Yes, the mutes are already on. You took them off in the beginning.
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It's all very well to have principles, but when it comes to money you have to be flexible.
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This is one bar you should take home.
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