Julius Hegyi
Julius Hegyi (February 2, 1923 – January 1, 2007) was an American conductor and violinist.
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Julius Hegyi | |
| Born | February 2, 1923 New York City |
| Died | January 1, 2007 (aged 83) Phoenix, Arizona |
| Occupation(s) | conductor and violinist |
He spent his lifetime building orchestras, founding chamber music groups and instilling a passion for music in young and old alike. His belief in contemporary music, especially American music, as conductor, violinist and mentor, brought compelling listening experiences to his audiences. Hegyi was well known for his expert grasp of European repertoire, routinely giving commanding performances of Beethoven and Brahms, for example.
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