Eugene Ormandy quotes

Eugene Ormandy was an American conductor and violinist, most famous for his long tenure with the Philadelphia Orchestra. His dynamic interpretations and distinctive sound helped elevate the orchestra to international acclaim. He is remembered as one of the most influential and respected figures in 20th-century classical music. Here are 39 of his quotes:

Beauty is less important than quality. (Eugene Ormandy)
I never say what I mean, but I always manage to say something similar. View quote
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If you don't have it in your part, leave it out, because there is enough missing already. View quote
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It's hot as hell as can be. View quote
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Why do you always insist on playing while I'm trying to conduct? View quote
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During the rests - pray. View quote
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The notes are right, but if I listened they would be wrong. View quote
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It's all very well to have principles, but when it comes to money you have to be flexible. View quote
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It is not as difficult as I thought it was, but it is harder than it is. View quote
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I wrote it the right way, so it was copied the wrong way right. I mean the right way wrong. View quote
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Even when you are not playing you are holding me back. (Eugene Ormandy)
I can conduct better than I count. View quote
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It is not together, but the ensemble is perfect. View quote
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I told him he'd have a heart attack a year ago, but unfortunately he lived a year longer. View quote
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There is a shadow on every page. View quote
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Death is an awful thing. I don't believe in it myself. View quote
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I don't mean to make you nervous, but unfortunately I have to. View quote
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Let me explain what I do here. I don't want to confuse you any more than absolutely necessary. View quote
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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. View quote
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Tonight I'm going to listen with my ears. View quote
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There was confusion since I stood here 35 years ago. (Eugene Ormandy)
We can't hear the balance yet because the soloist is still on the airplane. View quote
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I was trying to help you, so I was beating wrong. View quote
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We do not know when he is coming. He is coming tomorrow. View quote
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I know this music from memory, not from the music. View quote
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Eugene Ormandy

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Occupation: American Musician
Born: November 18, 1899
Died: March 12, 1985
Quotes count: 39