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 told him he'd have a heart attack a year ago, but unfortunately he lived a year longer.
Don't think you are looking at me because you are not.
Think of your girlfriend or boyfriend or whomever you want to.
I know this music from memory, not from the music.
I need one more bass less.
Long note? Yes. Make it seem short.
Death is an awful thing. I don't believe in it myself.
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.
More basses, because you are so far away.