What do you think?
Rate this book
Sir Thomas Beecham in His Own Words
A fascinating programme that brings together archive recordings of Sir Thomas Beecham talking about his life and work, accompanied by some of his finest musical recordings. An insightful soundscape of arguably one of the 20th century's greatest conductors.
Audible Audio
Published February 11, 2010
About the author
Thomas Beecham
51 books2 followersSir 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 repertoire. He introduced Elektra of Richard Strauss , Salome , der Rosenkavalier , and three operas to England.
Thomas Beecham, together with Malcolm Sargent, his younger colleague, first performed at the hall of the queen in 1932.
In the 1940s, Thomas Beecham for three years served as music director of the symphony of Seattle and at the metropolitan opera in the United States. He returned in 1946 and until his death in 1961.
Eclectic repertoire of Thomas Beecham sometimes favored lesser knowns over famous composers. People neglected composers, such as Louis Hector Berlioz, before he advocated their specialties. People frequently associated him with music of Franz Joseph Haydn, Franz Peter Schubert, Jean Sibelius, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the composer, whom he revered.
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 repertoire. He introduced Elektra of Richard Strauss , Salome , der Rosenkavalier , and three operas to England.
Thomas Beecham, together with Malcolm Sargent, his younger colleague, first performed at the hall of the queen in 1932.
In the 1940s, Thomas Beecham for three years served as music director of the symphony of Seattle and at the metropolitan opera in the United States. He returned in 1946 and until his death in 1961.
Eclectic repertoire of Thomas Beecham sometimes favored lesser knowns over famous composers. People neglected composers, such as Louis Hector Berlioz, before he advocated their specialties. People frequently associated him with music of Franz Joseph Haydn, Franz Peter Schubert, Jean Sibelius, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the composer, whom he revered.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
No one has reviewed this book yet.