Eugene Ormandy was a Hungarian-American conductor and violinist.
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“Percussion, a little louder.”
Eugene Ormandy
“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.”
“Why do you always insist on playing while I'm trying to conduct?”
“Thank you for your cooperation and vice versa.”
“Congratulations to each and every one of you for the concert last night in New York and vice versa.”
“Who is sitting in that empty chair?”
“There was confusion since I stood here 35 years ago.”
“Beauty is less important than quality.”
“I conduct faster so you can see my beat.”
“Don't ever follow me, because I am difficult.”