Join us in this musical journey and experience the lush, velvety strings and the rich orchestral textures that became the hallmark of Eugene Ormandy’s sound.
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of classical music with this YouTube video featuring selections from the renowned album “Greensleeves” by Eugene Ormandy and The Philadelphia Orchestra. This 1967 masterpiece showcases a collection of serene and evocative pieces, including the enchanting “Fantasia on Greensleeves” composed by Vaughan Williams, and the poignant “Two Elegiac Melodies” by Grieg.
Eugene Ormandy, born Jenő Blau, was a Hungarian-American conductor and violinist celebrated for his long-standing association with The Philadelphia Orchestra. His tenure as music director spanned an impressive 44 years, making it one of the longest in American orchestral history. Ormandy’s legacy includes numerous recordings, three gold records, and two Grammy Awards, reflecting his profound impact on the world of classical music.
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Track listing
Fantasia On Greensleeves - Composed By Vaughan Williams
Two Elegiac Melodies - Composed By Grieg
Heart Wounds
The Last Spring
Serenade - Arranged By Arthur Harris, Composed By Schubert
To A Wild Rose, Op. 51 - Arranged By Thomas Frost, Composed By MacDowell
Londonderry Air - Arranged By Arthur Harris, Traditional
Intermezzo From ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ - Composed By Mascagni
Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14 - Composed By Rachmaninoff
I Wonder As I Wander - Arranged By Arthur Harris, Composed By J.J. Niles
Meditation From ‘Thais’ - Composed By Massenet, Violin Solo by Anshel Brusilow
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