Quote

I can conduct better than I count.

Eugene Ormandy

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Eugene Ormandy
Age: 85 †
Born: 1899
Born: November 18
Died: 1985
Died: March 12
Conductor
University Teacher
Violinist
Buda Pest
Orchestra
Conduct
Count
Funny
Better

More quotes by Eugene Ormandy

Image
More basses, because you are so far away.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
It is not together, but the ensemble is perfect.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
Brass, stay down all summer.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
It's difficult to remember when you haven't played it before.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
I cannot give it to you, so try to watch me.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
The notes are right, but if I listened they would be wrong.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
Please follow me because I have to follow him and he isn't here.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
It is not as difficult as I thought it was, but it is harder than it is.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
Let me explain what I do here. I don't want to confuse you any more than absolutely necessary.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
Think of your girlfriend or boyfriend or whomever you want to.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
Don't ever follow me, because I am difficult.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
Something went wrong. It was correct when I studied it.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
Yes, the mutes are already on. You took them off in the beginning.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
It's all very well to have principles, but when it comes to money you have to be flexible.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
I need one more bass less.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
Who is sitting in that empty chair?
Eugene Ormandy
Image
That's the way Stravinsky was. Bup, bup, bup, bup. The poor guy's dead now. Play it legato.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
I never say what I mean, but I always manage to say something similar.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
Beauty is less important than quality.
Eugene Ormandy
Image
Long note? Yes. Make it seem short.
Eugene Ormandy