Eugene Ormandy, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Eugene Ormandy

Hungarian conductor and violinist

Date of Birth: 18-Nov-1899

Place of Birth: Budapest, Hungary

Date of Death: 12-Mar-1985

Profession: conductor, concertmaster, violinist, university teacher

Nationality: Hungary, United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Eugene Ormandy (born Jeno Blau; November 18, 1899 – March 12, 1985) was a Hungarian-American conductor and violinist, best known for his association with the Philadelphia Orchestra, as its music director.
The maestro's 44-year association with the orchestra is one of the longest enjoyed by any conductor with a single orchestra.
Under his baton, the Philadelphia Orchestra had three gold records and won two Grammy Awards.