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 am thinking it right but beating it wrong.
I told him he'd have a heart attack a year ago, but unfortunately he lived a year longer.
The next movement is still in the factory.
Think of your girlfriend or boyfriend or whomever you want to.
Suddenly I was in the right tempo - but it wasn't.
Why do you always insist on playing while I'm trying to conduct?
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.
I don't mean to make you nervous, but unfortunately I have to.
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.