Eugene Ormandy Quotes

United States, Musician
November 18, 1899 – March, 12, 1985.

Eugene Ormandy was a Hungarian-American conductor and violinist, best known for his association with the Philadelphia Orchestra, as its music director. The maestro's 44-year association with the orchestra is one of the longest enjoyed by any conductor with a single orchestra. Under his baton, the Philadelphia Orchestra had three gold records and won two Grammy Awards.

Also known as Conductor, Violinist

We have to play it longer because there are no numbers or letters.

Eugene Ormandy
- Play
- Letters
At every concert I've sensed a certain insecurity about the tempo. It's clearly marked 80...uh, 69.

Eugene Ormandy
- Insecurity
- Concert
- Tempo
Write it down in your own handwriting.

Eugene Ormandy
- Write
- Handwriting
Accelerando means in tempo. Don't rush.

Eugene Ormandy
- Rush
- Tempo
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.

Eugene Ormandy
- Help
- Politics
- Duty
Im one of the boys, no better than the last second violinist. Im just the lucky one to be standing in the center, telling them how to play.

Eugene Ormandy
- Play
- Center
- Violinist