Four years ago when Sir Thomas Beecham made his U. S. debut with Manhattan’s Philharmonic Orchestra he conducted so vigorously that he popped a suspender. Last week he was back in Manhattan to lead ...

One of the finest orchestral conductors alive, a sovereign interpreter of music old & new, is no solemn priest of tone but the ebullient son of Britain’s most celebrated laxative manufacturer. Goateed ...

A smorgasbord of sounds emerges from the newest classic releases. There is a little something for everybody, and most of it is savory. A pair of seventh symphonies from EMI/Angel starts things off.

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The favorite composers for Sir Thomas Beecham were Haydn and Mozart. While he could lead enormous Wagner operas with skill and flair, Sir Thomas was fascinated by these great musicians and their ...

Two London houses associated with renowned conductor Sir Thomas Beecham—who founded the London Philharmonic—have hit the market within days of each other. Owned and selling separately, the two ...

In the May 1961 issue of Gramophone, David Bicknell – who would retire as Manager of EMI’s International Artists Department in 1971 after 44 years with the company – paid tribute to Sir Thomas Beecham ...

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