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
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.
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.
With us tonight is William Warfield, who is with us tonight. He is a wonderful man, and so is his wife.