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Sir Thomas Beecham, 2nd Baronet, CH (29 April 1879 – 8 March 1961) was 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.
Apr 25, 2024 · Sir Thomas Beecham, 2nd Baronet (born April 29, 1879, St. Helens, Lancashire, Eng.—died March 8, 1961, London) was a conductor and impresario who founded and led several major orchestras and used his personal fortune for the improvement of orchestral and operatic performances in England.
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A tribute to the conductor Sir Thomas Beecham, who was known for his passion, scholarship and innovation in music. Learn about his conducting style, his associations with composers and orchestras, and his influence on musicians who played under him.
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Sir Thomas Beecham (born St Helens, Lancashire, 29 April 1879; died London, 8 March 1961) was an English conductor. He was one of the most famous conductors of his time. He came from a very rich family and was able to use his money to pay orchestras that he formed. He formed the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
May 18, 2018 · Beecham, (Sir) Thomas (b St Helens, 1879; d London, 1961). Eng. conductor and impresario. First appearance was as cond. of Hallé Orch. at St Helens, 1899. Educated Rossall School and Wadham College, Oxford. Studied comp. with Charles Wood. Early ambition to be composer, but took up cond. instead.
