The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1985 (12. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)
1985-04-01 / 4. szám
EUGENE ORMANDY DIES AT AGE 85 One of the many Hungarian born Symphony Orchestra Conductors in the United States, EUGENE ORMANDY died on March 12, 1985 at his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eugene Ormandy was born in Budapest in 1899. His father, a dentist, dreamed that his son would be a world-renowned violinist. At the age of seven Ormandy made his concert debut, and by age 10 he was performing for the royal family in Budapest and in Vienna. “My father was a most disappointed man when I became a conductor” — Ormandy said later — ‘‘He should have been happy and proud of a son appointed to succeed the great Stokowski, but the fact that I had not become the world’s greatest violinist broke his heart. He did not realize how much more important in life it was to be a conductor of a world famous orchestra, than just a great violinist.” Eugene Ormandy conducted the Philadelphia Orchestra for 44 years, longer than any other person of any orchestra. He personally built the (his) orchestra into one of the world’s greatest orchestras, devoting his entire life to maintaining that excellence. Under his baton the orchestra developed a distinct quality that became known as “the Ormandy sound.” The description applied specifically to the strings and to the volume the entire 104-instrument orchestra was capable of producing. From 1936 to 1980, he and the orchestra came of age together. His vision was to make his orchestra to be the greatest and best loved, to contribute to the world through its music making. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, and two brothers: Martin and László, and will be missed by his musical family in Philadelphia and throughout the world. HUNGARIAN POLITICAL LEADER IN WASHINGTON Ferenc Hevesi was invited to Washington by members of Congress. Hevesi conferred with American politicians and his visit coincided with the arrival of Miklós Salgo, U.S. ambassador to Hungary. Hevesi is a high-ranking politician, a member of the Politburo of the Hungarian Socialist Worker Party, and Secretary of the Central Committee. According to certain rumors, Hevesi is the probable successor of Janos Kadar. /Független Magyar Hirszolgalat/ April, 1985 THEY MARCH TO THE BEATS OF A DIFFERENT DRUM Hungary is a maverick among the socialist countries. Her unique method in handling the economy is a frequent theme in the Western press. At first is was surprising and unbelievable. Later, doubt arose about how long she would be able to continue traveling down a different road. Now, the enigma is, how do the Hungarians know how far to go? Frederick Kempe, staff reporter of The Wall Street Journal, also wanted to know the answer to this intricate question, so he went to the source. In his article “Losing Sway”, he reported an interview with a Hungarian economist. He got the answer in an unusual way: “When asked how Hungary knows when its economic experiments are going too far, a government economist recently smiled and explained in Latin: ‘Qui tacet consentire videtur’ [—who is silent appears to consent]. The Hungarians cautiously try something, and when the Soviets don’t respond, they make it policy.” The article deals not only with Hungary, but also with other Eastern European countries. He analyzed the economic and political situation in these countries and their relations with the USA, with USSR, and, in some degree, their relations with each other. Writing about Rumania, there is a sentence which was unheard of in the Helsinki Agreement oriented world: “Rumania realizes that the Kremlin, to some degree, determines its future hold over Hungarian minority areas of Transylvania.” These are only a few words. But these few words are worth taking into account! STATUE OF LIBERTY-ELLIS ISLAND FUND REPORT The following members of the Hungarian Eighth Tribe Foundation have responded to our appeal for contributions so far: • Louis Ambrose, Chicago, 111. (for expenses)............. $ 30.00 • Barbara Kleinschmitt, Mission Hills, Calif............ 25.00 • Leslie Könnyű, St. Louis, Mo.................................... 10.00 • Mrs. Bela Mariassy, Phoenix, Ariz................... 15.00 • Mrs. Barbara Racz, Van Nuys, Calif................. 15.00 • Clara S. Fenessy, Philadelphia, Pa................. 10.00 • Jules A. Horvath, New Brunswick, NJ........ 15.00 • John Beres, Somerville, NJ.______10.00 Total $130.00 HUNGARIAN STUDIES ANNUAL SUMMER PROGRAM Language • History • Culture June 10 - July 19, 1985 From June 10 to July 19, 1985, an intensive six-week program in Hungarian Studies will be held on the campus of Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. It is the only concentrated summer Hungarian Studies program in the United States. It is Portland State University’s special off-campus program which provides an exciting language learning opportunity as well as courses in the history, culture and society of Hungary and its East European neighbors. The program also includes an optional 7th week (July 20 to 28) of field research in the Hungarian-American “Birmingham” neighborhood of Toledo, Ohio. Whether you are a graduate student interested in language proficiency, a college student interested in a different way to expand your studies, or a person who would like to know more about an important part of the world, you can spend six to seven weeks experiencing the literature, history, folklore, politics and culture of Hungary. You will have ample opportunity to practice what you learn in the classroom. On-campus activities will include special lectures by invited speakers and a weekly Hungarian movie. You must be at least sixteen years of age and have an interest in Hungarian Studies. For additional information and application forms, please write to: Dr. Andrew Ludanyi, Hungarian Studies, P.O. Box 112, Ada, OH 45810. Support “The Eighth Hungarian Tribe” Magazine with your Subscription and Readership In addition to the above, Paul Pulitzer, Union, New Jersey, contributed on behalf of the Foundation $500.00 towards expenses incurred in organizing and launching the nationwide fund raising campaign of the United Hungarian-American Committee for the Restoration of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island and which has resulted in organizational contributions so far in the amount of $2,000. This Committee was sponsored by the Hungarian Eighth Tribe Foundation. It is sincerely hoped that more Foundation members, as well as readers of the Eighth Hungarian Tribe magazine, will send in contributions to the Fund and that some will also help us with donations towards our expenses in sponsoring the efforts of the United Hungarian-American Committee for the Restoration of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island. Page 7
