Eugene Ormandy
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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
The Hungarian-American conductor Eugene Ormandy (c. 1950s)
Ormandy visited Finland several times. Here he is seen in 1951 with Jean Sibelius (left) and Nils-Eric Ringbom in Sibelius' home, Ainola.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is an American symphony orchestra based in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by Theodore Thomas in 1891, the ensemble has been based i
The Orchestra performs in Orchestra Hall at the Chicago Symphony Center
Theodore Thomas, founding father and first conductor of the orchestra
Milward Adams, first manager of the orchestra
Sir Georg Solti