Eugene Ormandy

Hungarian-American conductor and violinist · Hungary · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1899 to 1985 · aged 85

Eugene Ormandy was a Hungarian-born American conductor and violinist, best known for his association with the Philadelphia Orchestra, as its music director. His 44-year association with the orchestra is one of the longest enjoyed by any conductor with any American orchestra.

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1985Died12 March 19851982Kennedy Center HonorsAward1977Ditson Conductor's AwardAward1976Knight Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward1972Sanford MedalAward1970Presidential Medal of FreedomAward1899Born18 November 1899

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Kennedy Center Honors1982

Ditson Conductor's Award1977

Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire1976

Sanford Medal1972

Presidential Medal of Freedom1970

Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Ormandy made numerous recordings with the orchestra, and as guest conductor with European orchestras, and achieved three gold records and two Grammy Awards. His reputation was as a skilled technician and expert orchestral builder.

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Hungary