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SIR THOMAS BEECHAM, RUDOLF KEMPE, ANDRÉ PREVIN, SIR CHARLES GROVES AND DANIELE GATTI, PRESENTED BY ANDREW SACHS For older collectors, here is an unmissable orchestra's biography. The opportunity of hearing Beecham talk and conduct, and his colleagues talk about him, was what prompted exploration of this set, which is reasonably priced at c.£15. We used to go to all Sir Thomas' London appearances over many years and a refreshing boost they were. Here are two of his little talks and several encores from the lesser known French repertoire which he championed with great affection; beautiful played and recorded. The story of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's downs and ups after Beecham's death is reviewed, and I have listened through to the point at which the crucial use of the Royal title was firmly established in perpetuity. is colourful and dramatic, with a reputation worldwide for music-making of the highest quality.Before that there had been a period when the RPO was denied bookings in the Royal Festival Hall and, with a campaign to reduce the niumber of London's symphony orchestras, its very survival was often at risk. This production is highly recommendable for everyone interested in the politics of British music making. Peter Grahame Woolf CD TRACKLISTING Sir Thomas Beecham - photo Lisl Steiner Rudolf Kempe André Previn Sir Charles Groves Daniele Gatti CD Total Running Time: 76.57
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