Soloist Quotes by Eugene Ormandy

Tonight I'm going to listen with my ears.

— Eugene Ormandy

Congratulations to each and every one of you for the concert last night in New York and vice versa.

— Eugene Ormandy

There is a shadow on every page.

— Eugene Ormandy

I cannot give it to you, so try to watch me.

— Eugene Ormandy

The next movement is still in the factory.

— Eugene Ormandy

Let me explain what I do here. I don't want to confuse you any more than absolutely necessary.

— Eugene Ormandy

I need one more bass less.

— Eugene Ormandy

Don't think you are looking at me because you are not.

— Eugene Ormandy

I can conduct better than I count.

— Eugene Ormandy

The notes are right, but if I listened they would be wrong.

— Eugene Ormandy

Without him here, it is impossible to know how fast he will play it, approximately.

— Eugene Ormandy

Why do you always start after my beat then rush to catch up? Do you want us to stay behind?

— Eugene Ormandy

Watch me closely - only one can spoil it.

— Eugene Ormandy

It is not as difficult as I thought it was, but it is harder than it is.

— Eugene Ormandy

Bizet was a very young man when he composed this symphony, so play it softly.

— Eugene Ormandy