Eugene Ormandy
Eugene Ormandy
Eugene Ormandywas a Hungarian-born conductor and violinist who became internationally famous as the music director and conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra. The maestro's 44-year-long association with the Philadelphia is one of the longest enjoyed by any conductor with a single orchestra. Under his baton, the Philadelphia had three gold records and won two Grammy Awards...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionComposer
Date of Birth18 November 1899
CityBudapest, Hungary
CountryUnited States of America
I can conduct better than I count.
Death is an awful thing. I don't believe in it myself.
It's all very well to have principles, but when it comes to money you have to be flexible.
Think of your girlfriend or boyfriend or whomever you want to.
Don't ever follow me, because I am difficult.
It is not as difficult as I thought it was, but it is harder than it is.
Watch me closely - only one can spoil it.
More basses, because you are so far away.
I need one more bass less.
Long note? Yes. Make it seem short.
Brass, stay down all summer.
Accelerando means in tempo. Don't rush.
It's difficult to remember when you haven't played it before.
Please follow me because I have to follow him and he isn't here.