Fred Balazs
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Fred Balazs was the first full-time conductor for the Tucson Symphony Orchestra from 1952-1966. On Dec. 12 he will turn 98 years old. He spends his days reading and writing is memoir at Sierra Del Sol Memory Care. He uses a manual typewriter. November 30, 2017
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During 15-year tenure, Balazs transformed the mostly volunteer ensemble into a respected regional orchestra.
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