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Biography
Eugene Ormandy was a Hungarian-born American conductor and violinist, best known for his association with the Philadelphia Orchestra, as its music director.
Awards & recognition
- Kennedy Center Honors · 1982
- Ditson Conductor's Award · 1977
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1976
- Sanford Medal · 1972
- Presidential Medal of Freedom · 1970
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- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
