Beecham Collection
The recordings in this collection have been lovingly restored and digitally remastered from 78s by sound engineer Gary Moore who is not only a wizard with sound but, most importantly, has kept the music intact. Listening to these finished discs one becomes aware of what Beecham’s musicmaking really meant. One marvels anew at his almost infallible musical instinct, his affection for the music he chose to conduct, his total involvement in the score, his rapport with his players and the amazingly high standard of performance he could coax from them.
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wonderful moments in [the Schubert]…accelerating excitement…monumental effect as
a performance overall… — More…Awards:
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Gramophone Magazine, April 2011, Editor's Choice
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The Beecham Collection
Isobel Baillie (soprano), Mary Jarred (contralto), Heddle Nash (tenor), Keith Falkner (baritone)
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Leeds Festival Chorus, Sir Thomas Beecham
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The Beecham Collection - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
RPO - The early days
Moura Lympany (piano)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
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Alwyn: Symphony No. 3, etc.
BBC Symphony Orchestra & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
The latest in Somm’s Beecham Collection includes the premiere of William Alwyn’s Third Symphony at the Royal Festival Hall, in October 1956. This is a powerful and impressive work in three movements,... — More…
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The Beecham Collection
René Soames (tenor), Vera Terry (soprano), Gordon Clinton (baritone), Olga Haley (soprano), Roy Henderson (baritone)
BBC Theatre Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Select Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
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Beecham conducts Wagner
Previously unissued recordings
Kirsten Flagstad (soprano)
BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
Beecham communicated exceptionally well with both Tristan and Flagstad, a relationship here extended into a sensitive and thrilling reading of the Wesendonck songs. Conductor and orchestra are... — More…
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The Beecham Collection
Elsie Morison (soprano), Alexander Young (tenor), Michael Langdon (bass)
Beecham Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
The best of the historic recordings, overflowing with colour and charm. Made half a century ago and now with beautifully remastered sound. — More…
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Try to ignore the dire, murky sound quality, and relish instead the ultra-vivid music-making conjured by Beecham from the then newly formed RPO. The D'Indy is a fine and substantial work. — More…
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The Beecham Collection
Including previously unissued recordings
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
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The Beecham Collection
Sir Thomas Beecham (piano), Roy Henderson (baritone), Olga Haley (soprano), Dora Labbette (soprano)
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Select Choir
