There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn't give a damn what goes on… — Thomas Beecham Copy Share Image
At a rehearsal I let the orchestra play as they like. At the concert I make them play as I like. — Thomas Beecham Copy Share Image
The trouble with women in an orchestra is that if they're attractive it will upset my players and if they're not it… — Thomas Beecham Copy Share Image
As you'll never hear the thing again, my boy, why not throw in a couple of brass bands? — Thomas Beecham Copy Share Image
Without question the most unpopular medium of musical sound in the world. — Thomas Beecham Copy Share Image
The sound of the harpsichord resembles that of a bird-cage played with toasting-forks. — Thomas Beecham Copy Share Image
Composers and musicians have always starved and, as this is a sentimental country, we think the tradition should be continued. — Thomas Beecham Copy Share Image
The grand tune is the only thing in music that the great public really understands. — Thomas Beecham Copy Share Image
I have just been all round the world and have formed a very poor opinion of it. — Thomas Beecham Copy Share Image
Madam, you have between your legs an instrument capable of giving pleasure to thousands and all you can do is scratch it. — Thomas Beecham Copy Share Image
In the first movement alone, I took note of six pregnancies and at least four miscarriages. — Thomas Beecham Copy Share Image
Beethoven's last quartets were written by a deaf man and should only be listened to by a deaf man. — Thomas Beecham Copy Share Image
