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Sandor Balint Obituary
Sandor Balint, a resident of Bronxville passed away on July 13, 2014 at the age of 86. He was born in Bridgeport, CT and moved with his family to NYC a month later, where he grew up in the South Bronx and East Harlem. He started violin lessons at the age of seven and subsequently entered Music and Art High School. In his third year at Music and Art, at the age of seventeen, he auditioned and won a position with Leonard Bernstein, who was forming the New York City Symphony. With Bernstein's recommendation, he auditioned for the NYC Opera and Ballet where he stayed until joining the Met in 1956. In addition, in 1950 he auditioned for Leopold Stowkowski and was made a permanent member of the RCA Victor Recording Orchestra. Sandor Balint made his recital debut at Carnegie Recital Hall in 1956 and concertised until he was invited to audition for the Met Opera Orchestra in December 1956, He was first elected to the Ochestra Committee in 1959, served in contract signings in 1961, '66, and '69. He was elected as Chairman for contract negotiations from 1977 through 2000. Up until his death he was still an active member of the Met's first violin section. Sandor is survived by his wife, Joyce Balint, and his cousins, Nancy Teseny Fallon and Richard Teseny. Along with his parents, Theodore and Aranka Arnoldussen, he was predeceased by his twin sister Jeanette Arnoldussen. The family will receive friends on Tuesday July 15, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the WESTCHESTER FUNERAL HOME, INC. Eastchester. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday July 16, 2014 at a time to be announced. Burial to follow. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations in Sandor's name may be made to the Bronxville Women's Club. You may leave the family an online condolence at www.westchesterfuneralhome.com
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July 19, 2014
Joyce, I recall many happy times fiddling and biking with Sandy at Yaddo in 1949. My heart goes out to you. And I cannot imagine the Met 1st violin section without him. Les Dreyer
Jacqueline Freedman
July 15, 2014
Dear Joyce,
I was deeply saddened by the news of Sandy's passing, and will always remember the many happy times we spent together. Our hearts are with you at this difficult time. Much love, Jackie, Stuart, Rivi, and Don
Roxane Bangs
July 14, 2014
Joyce, I'm so sorry to hear about Sandy, my thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Roxane
Wesley
July 13, 2014
Sandy was my first brother-in-law, and he set my standard for new family members. He, like my sister, took a strong interest in all of my life's millestones. He was, and always will be, an inspiration to me. I, as well as the rest of my growing family. We all were shocked and saddened by the news, and all wish to express our sympathy and sorrow.
July 13, 2014
Joyce, Wes gave me the shocking news about Sandy this afternoon. A wonderful man and wonderful brother-in law, I was always so proud of his accomplishments, just as I am proud of you. He will be missed by our family.
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