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Thomas Beecham Quotes: Music first and last should sound well should allure and enchant the ear. Never mind the inner significance.
         

Music first and last should sound well should allure and enchant the ear. Never mind the inner significance.


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The function of music is to release us from the tyranny of conscious thought.

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Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.



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The trouble with women in an orchestra is that if they're attractive it will upset my players and if they're not it will upset me.



"Have you heard any Stockhausen?" Beecham was asked. "No, but I believe I have stepped in some."

"Have you heard any Stockhausen?" Beecham was asked. "No, but I believe I have stepped in some."



Madam, you have between your legs an instrument capable of giving pleasure to thousands and all you can do is scratch it.

Madam, you have between your legs an instrument capable of giving pleasure to thousands and all you can do is scratch it.



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The sound of a harpsichord - two skeletons copulating on a tin roof in a thunderstorm.



Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory.

Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory.



There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn't give a damn what goes on in between.

There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn't give a damn what goes on in between.



It is quite untrue that British people don't appreciate music. They may not understand it but they absolutely love the noise it makes.

It is quite untrue that British people don't appreciate music. They may not understand it but they absolutely love the noise it makes.





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