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
It's hot as hell as can be.
I don't get into politics, general or musical, but just call me if you get jury duty. Even in New Jersey I was able to help somebody.
During the rests - pray.
There was confusion since I stood here 35 years ago.
Something went wrong. It was correct when I studied it.
This is one bar you should take home.
Tonight I'm going to listen with my ears.
I'm one of the boys, no better than the last second violinist. I'm just the lucky one to be standing in the center, telling them how to play.