MusicFactsDB.com (Pre-Beta)

Sir Thomas Beecham (29 Apr 1879 - 08 Mar 1961)

Male Person - United Kingdom conductor

 Also known as (2)

Releases (4)

Official

Album

  1. Schubert Symphony No. 8 Beethoven Symphony No.8 Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 1990

Album - Compilation

  1. Great Conductors of the 20th Century: Sir Thomas Beecham 04 Nov 2003
  2. Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36, etc. 04 Apr 2005
  3. Sir Thomas Beecham 2007

Relationships (11)

Teachers

  1. Charles Wood
  2. William Cade
  3. Moritz Moszkowski
  4. Frederic Austin

Conductor For

  1. Hallé Orchestra (1915 - 1920) principal
  2. London Symphony Orchestra (1915 - 1916) principal
  3. Seattle Symphony (1941 - 1944) principal
  4. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (1946 - 1961)

Founded

  1. London Philharmonic Orchestra

Married

  1. Betty Humby Beecham (Feb 1943 - 1958)

Romantically Involved With

  1. Dora Labbette

Recordings by (67)

  1. Messiah (Hallelujah Chorus) ?:?? (1973)
  2. Symphony No. 7 In A Op. 92 I. Poco Sostenuto - Vivace 10:48 (1989)
  3. Symphony No. 7 In A Op. 92 II. Allegretto 9:49 (1989)
  4. Symphony No. 7 In A Op. 92 III. Presto - Assai Meno Presto - Presto - Assai Meno Presto - Presto 8:13 (1989)
  5. Symphony No. 7 In A Op. 92 IV. Allegro Con Brio 6:58 (1989)
  6. The Ruins Of Athens - Incidental Music Op. 113 Overture (Andante Con Moto - Allegro, Ma Non Troppo) 4:21 (1989)
  7. The Ruins Of Athens - Incidental Music Op. 113 Chorus: Daughters Of High-Throned Zeus (Tochter Des Mächtigen Zeus!) 3:49 (1989)
  8. The Ruins Of Athens - Incidental Music Op. 113 Chorus Of Dervishes (Chor Der Derwische) 2:38 (1989)
  9. The Ruins Of Athens - Incidental Music Op. 113 Turkish March (Marcia Alla Turca) 1:49 (1989)
  10. The Ruins Of Athens - Incidental Music Op. 113 Chorus: Where Freedom Hath Triumphed (Wir Tragen Empfängliche Herzen) 3:08 (1989)
  11. The Ruins Of Athens - Incidental Music Op. 113 March & Chorus: Twine ye Garlands (Schmückt Die Altäre) 5:49 (1989)
  12. A Few Introductory Words by Sir Thomas Beecham 1:00 (16 Mar 1999)
  13. Introduction by Sir Thomas Beecham 2:10 (1999)
  14. Sir Thomas Beecham on Sibelius 15:31 (2000)
  15. Sir Thomas Beecham announces an encore 0:38 (2000)
  16. Sir Thomas Beecham speaks to the audience 1:11 (2000)
  17. Speech by Sir Thomas Beecham 3:22 (2001)
  18. Messiah, HWV 56: Pastoral Symphony 4:39 (18 Nov 2005)
  19. Sir Thomas Beecham speaks about La bohème 1:22 (26 Feb 2007)
  20. Symphonie fantastique, op. 14: IV. Marche au supplice 5:21 ()
  21. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Introduction 6:15 ()
  22. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Theme: Don Quixote, the knight of the sorrowful countenance 0:55 ()
  23. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Sancho Panza 1:05 ()
  24. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Var I: The adventure with the windmills 2:27 ()
  25. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Var II: The battle with the sheep 1:34 ()
  26. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Var III: Dialogue of knight and squire 7:38 ()
  27. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Var IV: The adventures with the penitents 1:57 ()
  28. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Var V: The knight's vigil 4:01 ()
  29. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Var VI: The false Dulcinea 1:08 ()
  30. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Var VII: The ride through the air 1:00 ()
  31. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Var VIII: The adventure of the enchanted boat 1:44 ()
  32. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Var IX: The combat with the two magicians 1:05 ()
  33. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Var X: The defeat of Don Quixote 3:54 ()
  34. Don Quixote, Op. 35: Finale: The death of Don Quixote 4:34 ()
  35. Faust : Acte III. « Seigneur Dieu, que vois‐je ? » (Marthe, Marguerite, Mephistophélès, Faust) 5:10 ()
  36. Faust : Acte III. « Et quoi ! Toujours seule ? » (Faust, Marguerite, Mephistophélès, Marthe) 4:33 ()
  37. Faust : Acte III. « Il était temps ! Sous le feuillage sombre » (Mephistophélès) 1:31 ()
  38. Faust : Acte III. « Il se fait tard, adieu ! » (Faust, Marguerite) 4:13 ()
  39. Faust : Acte III. « Ô nuit d’amour ! » … “Ciel radieux ! » (Faust, Marguerite) 4:07 ()
  40. Faust : Acte III. « Tête folle ! » (Mephistophélès, Faust, Marguerite) 3:59 ()
  41. Faust : Acte IV. « Seigneur, daignez permettre » (Marguerite, Mephistophélès, chœur) 8:52 ()
  42. Faust : Acte IV. « Déposons les armes » (Chorus, Valentin, Siébel) 4:32 ()
  43. Faust : Acte IV. « Allons, Siébel ! Entrons dans la maison ! » (Valentin, Siébel) 2:07 ()
  44. Faust : Acte IV. « Qu’attendez‐vous encore ? » … « Vous qui faites l’endormie » (Mephistophélès, Faust) 2:57 ()
  45. Faust : Acte IV. « Que voulez‐vous, messieurs ? » (Valentin, Mephistophélès, Faust) 4:00 ()
  46. Faust : Acte IV. « Par ici, par ici, mes amis ! » … « Écoute‐moi bien, Marguerite ! » (Marthe, chœur, Valentin, Marguerite, Siébel) 6:11 ()
  47. Faust : Acte V. Introduction. La prison 2:52 ()
  48. Faust : Acte V. « Va‐t‐en » (Faust, Mephistophélès) 1:39 ()
  49. Faust : Acte V. « Mon cœur est pénétré d’épouvante ! » (Faust, Mephistophélès) 2:16 ()
  50. Faust : Acte V. « Oui, c’est toi ! Je t’aime ! » (Marguerite, Faust) 3:40 ()
All Recordings By Results >>

On Recordings (50)

Conducted

  1. Peer Gynt: In the Hall of the Mountain King (Act 2, Scene 6) 2:17 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Beecham Choral Society, Sir Thomas Beecham (1957)
  2. Peer Gynt: Ase's Death (Act 3, Scene 4) 5:57 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Beecham Choral Society, Sir Thomas Beecham (1957)
  3. Incidental Music to Peer Gynt, op. 23: IV. Morning 4:11 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1957)
  4. Peer Gynt: Wedding March (orch. Halvorsen) (Act 1, Scene 3) 3:45 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Beecham Choral Society, Sir Thomas Beecham (1957)
  5. Peer Gynt: Solveig's Song (Act 4, Scene 10) 5:29 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Beecham Choral Society, Sir Thomas Beecham (1957)
  6. Peer Gynt: 1st Arabian Dance (Act 4, Scene 6) 4:48 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Beecham Choral Society, Sir Thomas Beecham (1957)
  7. Peer Gynt: Anitra's Dance (Act 4, Scene 6) 3:55 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Beecham Choral Society, Sir Thomas Beecham (1957)
  8. Peer Gynt: Return of Peer Gynt (Storm Scene) (Act 5, Scene 1) 3:05 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Beecham Choral Society, Sir Thomas Beecham (1957)
  9. Peer Gynt: Ingrid's Lament (Act 2, Scene 1) 4:27 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Beecham Choral Society, Sir Thomas Beecham (1957)
  10. Peer Gynt: Wiegenlied (Act 5, Scene 10) 3:47 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Beecham Choral Society, Sir Thomas Beecham (1957)
  11. Faust Symphony: 1st Movement: Faust ?:?? Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1959)
  12. Faust Symphony: 2nd Movement: Gretchen ?:?? Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1959)
  13. Faust Symphony: 3rd Movement: Mephistopheles – Final Chorus ?:?? Alexander Young, Beecham Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1959)
  14. Orpheus ?:?? Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1959)
  15. Messiah: Chorus: Hallelujah 3:36 Royal Philharmonic Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (01 Jan 1960)
  16. Scheherazade, op. 35: II. The Story of the Kalendar Prince 12:02 Steven Staryk, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1978)
  17. Scheherazade, op. 35: III. The Young Prince and the Young Princess 10:42 Steven Staryk, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1978)
  18. Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: I. Adagio molto ?:?? Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1978)
  19. Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: II. Larghetto ?:?? Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1978)
  20. Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: III. Scherzo (Allegro) and Trio ?:?? Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1978)
  21. Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 36: IV. Allegro molto ?:?? Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1978)
  22. España ?:?? Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1978)
  23. Scheherazade, op. 35: I. The Sea and Sindbad’s Ship 10:04 Steven Staryk, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1978)
  24. Scheherazade, op. 35: IV. The Festival of Baghdad / The Sea / The Ship Goes to Pieces on a Rock Surmounted by a Bronze Warrior 13:00 Steven Staryk, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1978)
  25. Les Troyens: Act IV: La Chasse royale et l'Orage 9:55 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1979)
  26. Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47: I. Allegro moderato 14:22 Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1979)
  27. Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47: II. Adagio di molto 6:50 Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1979)
  28. Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47: III. Allegro ma non tanto 6:54 Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1979)
  29. Brigg Fair: An English Rhapsody 15:43 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1979)
  30. Violin Concerto No. 1 In D, Opus 19 : Andantino 9:08 Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев (1980)
  31. Violin Concerto No. 1 In D, Opus 19 : Scherzo (Vivacissimo) 3:52 Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев (1980)
  32. Violin Concerto No. 1 In D, Opus 19 : Moderato 7:08 Сергей Сергеевич Прокофьев (1980)
  33. Symphony N°1, Opus 26 "Rustic Wedding" : Wedding March (Moderato Molto) 14:10 Karl Goldmark (1980)
  34. Symphony N°1, Opus 26 "Rustic Wedding" : Serenade (Allegretto Moderato Scherzando) 4:56 Karl Goldmark (1980)
  35. Symphony N°1, Opus 26 "Rustic Wedding" : In The Garden (Andante) 8:35 Karl Goldmark (1980)
  36. Symphony no. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485: I. Allegro 5:42 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1980)
  37. Symphony no. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485: IV. Allegro vivace 5:41 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1980)
  38. Academic Festival Overture op. 80 10:21 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1980)
  39. Symphony N°1, Opus 26 "Rustic Wedding" : Bride's Song (Allegretto) 4:37 Karl Goldmark (1980)
  40. Symphony no. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485: II. Andante con moto 8:47 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1980)
  41. Symphony no. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485: III. Menuetto (Allegro molto) & Trio 5:12 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1980)
  42. Symphony N°1, Opus 26 "Rustic Wedding" : The Dance (Allegro Molto) 8:21 Karl Goldmark (1980)
  43. Valse triste (Kuolema) 5:12 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1981)
  44. Concert Overture "In Autumn", OP. 11 11:25 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1981)
  45. Legend in G minor, op. 59 no. 3 4:08 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1981)
  46. La cambiale di matrimonio: Sinfonia 5:27 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1981)
  47. Symphonic Dance in A, op. 64 no. 2 5:08 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1981)
  48. Solomon: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba 3:10 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1981)
  49. Semiramide: Overture 12:08 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1981)
  50. The Fair Melusina, op. 32: Overture 10:07 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham (1981)

Credited as (385)

  1. Sir Thomas Beecham
  2. Sibelius, Dvořák; BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  3. BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  4. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  5. Jean Sibelius; London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  6. London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  7. Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  8. Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  9. Sibelius, Tchaikovsky, Glazunov; Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham, Sir John Barbirolli
  10. Jean Sibelius; London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  11. Edvard Grieg; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  12. Grieg; Sir John Barbirolli, Paavo Berglund, Sir Thomas Beecham, Paul Tortelier, Daniel Adni
  13. London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Select Choir, Sir Thomas Beecham
  14. Beecham Symphony Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  15. London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Opera Chorus, Sir Thomas Beecham, Jan van der Gucht
  16. London Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Chorus, Sir Thomas Beecham
  17. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham, Jean Pougnet
  18. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham, Betty Humby Beecham
  19. Rimsky-Korsakov; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  20. Mozart, Chabrier, Sibelius, Handel; London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  21. Dora Labbette, Leeds Festival Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  22. Leeds Festival Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  23. Mozart; Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Jack Brymer, Gwydion Brooke
  24. Grieg; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Beecham Choral Society, Sir Thomas Beecham, Bart CH, Ilse Hollweg
  25. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Beecham Choral Society, Sir Thomas Beecham
  26. Jean Sibelius; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  27. Delius, German, Bantock, Bax, Lord Berners; Sir Thomas Beecham
  28. Gordon Clinton, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  29. Beecham Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  30. Maureen Forrester, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  31. John Cameron, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  32. Grieg; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  33. Elgar; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  34. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Favres Solisten Vereinigung, Sir Thomas Beecham, Rosvænge, Lemnitz, Hüsch, Berger, Strienz
  35. Berliner Philharmoniker, Sir Thomas Beecham
  36. Beethoven, Mozart; Joseph Szigeti, British Symphony Orchestra, Bruno Walter, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Thomas Beecham
  37. Joseph Szigeti, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Thomas Beecham
  38. Jack Brymer, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  39. Gwydion Brooke, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  40. Sibelius, Tchaikovsky, Glazunov; Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham, John Barbirolli
  41. Tchaikovsky, Wieniawski, Sibelius; Jascha Heifetz, London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Barbirolli, Thomas Beecham
  42. Handel; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus, Sir Thomas Beecham
  43. Royal Philharmonic Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  44. Richard Lewis, Royal Philharmonic Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  45. Berlioz; Richard Lewis, Royal Philharmonic Chorus & Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  46. Sibelius; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony & London Philharmonic Orchestras, Sir Thomas Beecham
  47. Gustave Charpentier; Grace Moore, Raoul Jobin, Irra Petina, Ezio Pinza, Thelma Votipka, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & Chorus, Sir Thomas Beecham
  48. Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
  49. Giacomo Puccini; Victoria de los Ángeles, Jussi Björling, Sir Thomas Beecham
  50. Schubert, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
All Recording Results >>

Works (82)

Arranged

  1. The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
  2. Les Dieux Mendiants
  3. Suite from Irmelin
  4. Légende
  5. Love in Bath
  6. Love In Bath: The Pump Room
  7. Love In Bath: Beau Nash
  8. Love In Bath: The Linleys
  9. Love In Bath: Hunting Dance
  10. Love In Bath: Love Scene
  11. Love In Bath: The Quarrel
  12. Love In Bath: The Pump Room (Reprise)
  13. Love In Bath: The Plot
  14. Love In Bath: The Weary Flunkeys
  15. Love In Bath: The Exquisites (Madrigal)
  16. Love In Bath: Second Love Scene
  17. Love In Bath: March
  18. Love In Bath: Sarabande
  19. Love In Bath: Minuet
  20. Love In Bath: Hornpipe
  21. Love In Bath: Rondeau
  22. Love In Bath: Gigue
  23. Love In Bath: March (Reprise)
  24. Love In Bath: Interlude
  25. Love In Bath: Serenade
  26. Love In Bath: The Elopement - Discovery - Finale
  27. Hassan Suite: Intermezzo
  28. Hassan Suite: Serenade
  29. Hassan Suite
  30. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 23. He was despised
  31. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 24. Surely he hath borne our griefs
  32. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 25. And with his stripes we are healed
  33. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 26. All we like sheep have gone astray
  34. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 27. All they that see him laugh him to scorn
  35. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 28. He trusted in God
  36. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 29. Thy rebuke hath broken his heart
  37. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 30. Behold, and see if there be any sorrow
  38. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 31. He was cut off out of the land of the living
  39. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 32. But thou didst not leave his soul in hell
  40. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 33. Lift up your heads, O ye gates
  41. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 37. The Lord gave the word
  42. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 38. How beautiful are the feet
  43. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 39. Their sound is gone out
  44. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 40. Why do the nations so furiously rage together?
  45. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 41. Let us break their bonds asunder
  46. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 42. He that dwelleth in heaven
  47. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 43. Thou shalt break them
  48. Messiah, HWV 56: Part II, no. 44. Hallelujah
  49. Messiah, HWV 56: Part III, no. 45. I know that my redeemer liveth
All Works Results >>

Orchestrated

  1. Autumn
All Works Results >>

Events (1)

Conductor At

  1. Edinburgh International Festival 1956: [concert]

Links (16)

Other Databases

  1. http://snaccooperative.org/ark:/99166/w6dn4d85
  2. https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/101895
  3. https://d-nb.info/gnd/119243911
  4. https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n50007900
  5. https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1913884A
  6. https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb13891293f
  7. https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-340983
  8. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n50007900

IMSLP

  1. https://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Beecham,_Thomas

Discogs

  1. https://www.discogs.com/artist/846301

Allmusic

  1. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000538117

Imdb

  1. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0066310/

VIAF ID

  1. http://viaf.org/viaf/27251130

Wikidata

  1. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313714

Stream For Free

  1. https://www.deezer.com/artist/144340
  2. https://open.spotify.com/artist/04kScQiBaLpLuCR1rh20Dd