Ormandy, Eugene. (1899–1985)

Signed Photograph

Beautiful oblong action shot of the Hungarian-American conductor in rehearsal with the Philadelphia Orchestra, signed with his name alone in blue ink and dated 1945. Light marks on the verso, and two small nicks along the upper edge, else fine. One of the loveliest signed Ormandy photographs we've offered. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.5 cm).

Ormandy's 44-year tenure with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the source of much of his lasting reputation and fame, began in 1936.  Two years after his appointment as associate conductor under Leopold Stokowski, he became music director, conducting from 100 to 180 concerts in Philadelphia every year.  Upon his retirement in 1980, he was made conductor laureate. (18272)
Classical Music
Signed Photograph