Ormandy Conducts Holst and Debussy
This DVD pays tribute to a representative of the famous conductor personalities of the last century: Eugene Ormandy (1899-1985), who was both energetic and graceful on the podium, was known for his infallible ear and prodigious memory. He became famous for his relationship with the Philadelphia Orchestra, which he served as Musical Director from 1936 until 1980. Under his direction, the orchestra developed its legendary warm, textured, romantic “Philadelphia” or “Ormandy” Sound. Claude Debussy (1862–1918) and Gustav Holst (1874–1934) belonged to a generation of composers that influenced the musical output of the early champions of modernism.
Runtime: 81 min
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Original Language: en
Keywords
classical music, eugene ormandy, holst, debussy
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- What is Ormandy Conducts Holst and Debussy about?
- This DVD pays tribute to a representative of the famous conductor personalities of the last century: Eugene Ormandy (1899-1985), who was both energetic and graceful on the podium, was known for his infallible ear and prodigious memory. He became famous for his relationship with the Philadelphia Orchestra, which he served as Musical Director from 1936 until 1980. Under his direction, the orchestra developed its legendary warm, textured, romantic “Philadelphia” or “Ormandy” Sound. Claude Debussy (1862–1918) and Gustav Holst (1874–1934) belonged to a generation of composers that influenced the musical output of the early champions of modernism.
- Who stars in Ormandy Conducts Holst and Debussy?
- Ormandy Conducts Holst and Debussy stars Eugene Ormandy.
- How long is Ormandy Conducts Holst and Debussy?
- Ormandy Conducts Holst and Debussy has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).