The English may not like music, but they absolutely love the noise it makes.
More Quotes from Thomas Beecham:
A soprano in Massenet's Don Quixote complained that she had missed her entry in the aria, 'because Mr. Challiapin always dies too soon.' 'Madam, you must be profoundly in error,' said Sir Thomas, 'No operatic star has yet died half soon enough for me.'Thomas Beecham
Music first and last should sound well, should allure and enchant the ear. Never mind the inner significance.
Thomas Beecham
In the first movement alone, I took note of six pregnancies and at least four miscarriages. on Bruckner's 7th symphony.
Thomas Beecham
A musicologist is a person who can read music but can't hear it.
Thomas Beecham
The sound of the harpsichord resembles that of a bird-cage played with toasting-forks.
Thomas Beecham
No operatic star has yet died soon enough for me.
Thomas Beecham
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