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Thomas Beecham


Born
in Saint Helens, Lancashire, England, The United Kingdom
April 29, 1879

Died
March 08, 1961


Sir Thomas Beecham, British conductor, founded the Philharmonic orchestras of London in 1932 and the royal in 1946 and helped to popularize the works of Frederick Delius.

People best know association of this English impresario. Liverpool and the Hallé also closely associated Thomas Beecham. From the early 20th century, Beecham first influenced the major musical life internationally until his death, , according to the broadcasting corporation.

Born to a rich industrial family, Thomas Beecham began his career in 1899.

From the 1910s, he used his access to the family fortune to finance opera until the start of the World War II, staged seasons at Covent Garden, Drury lane and theater of his Majesty with international stars and his own wide reper ...more

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A Mingled Chime: An Autobio...
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Frederick Delius
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“Try everything once, except folk dancing and incest.”
― Sir Thomas Beecham
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“The sound of a harpsichord – two skeletons copulating on a tin roof in a thunderstorm. ”
― Sir Thomas Beecham
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“There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn’t give a damn what goes on in between.”
― Sir Thomas Beecham
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