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Let me explain what I do here. I don't want to confuse you any more than absolutely necessary.
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
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