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Beecham Collection - Brahms, Bax, Strauss / Beecham

1 CD / SOMM / 2011-10-11

Works: Spoken Word: Introductory Talk by Sir Thomas Beecham on Johannes Brahms; Introductory Talk by Sir Thomas Beecham on Arnold Bax; Johannes Brahms: Variations on a Theme of Haydn for orchestra, Op. 56a ...
Performers: Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Kennedy, John; Riddle, Frederick
Conductors: Beecham, Thomas, Sir
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Here are further Beecham gems from the archives. We all know the conductor's prowess in the works of Brahms and Haydn, but this CD is...continue...

Berlioz: Le Corsaire, King Lear, Harold en Italie / Beecham

1 CD / BBC Legends / 2003-02-01

Works: Hector Berlioz: Le corsaire Overture, Op. 21; King Lear Overture, Op. 4; Harold in Italy for viola and orchestra, Op. 16; Trojan March (Les Troyens), H. 133b
Performers: Riddle, Frederick
Conductors: Beecham, Thomas, Sir
Ensemble: BBC Symphony Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

"Le Corsaire" was used by Beecham to demonstrate the power of the RPO brass section which Beecham was inordinately proud of. This performance comes from...continue...