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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.

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   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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   Thomas Beecham: the life and legacy of the conductor Rob Cowan Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Rob Cowan speaks to musicians who played under Beecham in order to understand what made him such an inspirational conductor. Sir Thomas Beecham (photo: Tully Potter)

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   During a rehearsal, conductor Sir Thomas Beecham, who died 40 years ago, thought that his female soloist was playing less than adequately on her fine Italian cello.

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Sir Thomas Beecham, one of Britain's leading musical figures and a founder of several orchestras. Discover his early years in St Helens, his career in London and abroad, and his personal struggles and honours.

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   Who was Sir Thomas Beecham?

   • 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.

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   Why did Sir Thomas Beecham stop the orchestra?

   • During a rehearsal, conductor Sir Thomas Beecham, who died 40 years ago, thought that his female soloist was playing less than adequately on her fine Italian cello. He stopped the orchestra and declared: "Madam, you have between your legs an instrument capable of giving pleasure to thousands, and all you can do is scratch it!"

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   What happened to Sir Thomas Beecham?

   • During the next few years after his father’s death, Sir Thomas Beecham rarely had time to concentrate on his music, instead sorting his family affairs which took up most of his time. However, in March1923, he made a northern concert comeback with the Halle Orchestra at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester.

   Exhibition: A Look Back at One of Britain’s leading musical figures

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   Why do musicians call Beecham 'Sir Thomas'?

   • Musicians always referred to Beecham as ‘Tommy’ but you always referred to him as ‘Sir Thomas’ – if you didn’t, you wouldn’t have lasted two weeks! You know, he was a little man and was very conscious of the fact. When he was talking to you, you never got within three feet of him, because he didn’t like looking up at you.

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    Learn about the life and career of Sir Thomas Beecham, a renowned conductor who introduced British audiences to daring and foreign music. Find out how he founded several orchestras, championed Delius and Strauss, and faced financial and personal challenges.