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 ...

A short time ago, an advertisement appeared in The Times and other newspapers stating that Sir Thomas Beecham would not be responsible for his wife’s debts. Last week, Lady Beecham, who was ...

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 ...

Wealthy English aristocrat and musician sir Thomas Beecham came to Seattle during WWII to be the Seattle Symphony's conductor for two years. Outspoken and fiery in temperament, ...

Just like Sir Thomas Beecham, the playwright George Bernard Shaw was known for his uncompromising opinions on practically everything and everyone—including the German composer Johannes Brahms.

Sir Thomas Beecham: April 29, 1879 - March 8, 1961 Monday, March 7, 2011 Register now to continue reading Thanks for exploring the Gramophone website. Sign up for a free account today to enjoy the ...