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
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A musicologist is a man who can read music but can't hear it.
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Movie music is noise... even more painful than my sciatica.
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I prefer Offenbach to Bach often.
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Without question the most unpopular medium of musical sound in the world.
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We cannot expect you to be with us all the time, but perhaps you could be good enough to keep in touch now and again.
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Music first and last should sound well, should allure and enchant the ear. Never mind the inner significance.
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Movie music is noise. It's even more painful than my sciatica.
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In the first movement alone, I took note of six pregnancies and at least four miscarriages.
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What can you do with it? It's like a lot of yaks jumping about.
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Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away.
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A musicologist is a man who can read music but cannot hear it.
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Elgar's first symphony is the musical equivalent of St Pancras Railway Station.
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Magical music never leaves the memory.
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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.