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 ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Thomas Beecham: An obsession with music By John Lucas Boydell Press £25 388 pages FT Bookshop price: £20 Who ...

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 ...

Sir Thomas Beecham: brought out the best in orchestras Credit: Photo: Lebrecht Music & Arts/Lebrecht Music & Arts The great English conductor Sir Thomas Beecham is no longer as revered today as he was ...

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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 former ...

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The name of Marjorie Thomas is inextricably linked musically with that of the conductor Sir Malcolm Sargent, who is said to have regarded her as his favourite contralto. The number of occasions they ...

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