Thomas Beecham
Thomas Beecham
Sir Thomas Beecham, 2nd Baronet, CHwas an English conductor and impresario best known for his association with the London Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic orchestras. He was also closely associated with the Liverpool Philharmonic and Hallé orchestras. From the early 20th century until his death, Beecham was a major influence on the musical life of Britain and, according to the BBC, was Britain's first international conductor...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionComposer
Date of Birth29 April 1879
dream doors brass-bands
I find brass bands have a melancholy sound. All right out of doors, of course - fifty miles away. Like bagpipes, they turn what had been a dream into a public nuisance.
believe belief heard
"Have you heard any Stockhausen?" Beecham was asked. "No, but I believe I have stepped in some."
writing boys tunes
Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.
conscious function release
The function of music is to release us from the tyranny of conscious thought.