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      2. "the passion for music" - beecham the indomitable - sir thomas beecham

      "The Passion for Music" - Beecham the Indomitable

      Sir Thomas BeechamSir Thomas Beecham
      • 2025
      • 78 tracks
      • 3 uur, 12 min
      • classical
      "The Passion for Music" - Beecham the Indomitable - Sir Thomas Beecham
      "The Passion for Music" - Beecham the Indomitable - Sir Thomas Beecham

      Album Details

      Immerse yourself in the timeless brilliance of Sir Thomas Beecham with "The Passion for Music" - Beecham the Indomitable, a monumental collection of 78 tracks spanning over 3 hours and 12 minutes. This album, released on July 28, 2025, under Warner Classics, is a testament to Beecham's enduring legacy as a conductor of unparalleled skill and vision.

      The album is a rich tapestry of classical masterpieces, featuring works by Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Grieg, Bizet, and many others. From the regal overtures of Handel's "Solomon" to the dramatic intensity of Bizet's "Carmen," each piece is performed with Beecham's distinctive flair and precision. The inclusion of lesser-known gems like Delius's "A Dance Rhapsody No. 2" and Chabrier's "Joyeuse marche" adds a layer of depth and variety, showcasing Beecham's eclectic taste and innovative programming.

      Sir Thomas Beecham, a titan of the classical music world, brings his unique interpretation to each piece, making this album a treasure trove for both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The meticulous remastering of these recordings ensures that the sound quality is as vivid and dynamic as the day they were first performed, allowing you to experience the full grandeur of Beecham's conducting.

      Whether you're drawn to the sweeping symphonies of Mozart, the lyrical beauty of Grieg, or the operatic passion of Bizet, "The Passion for Music" - Beecham the Indomitable offers a comprehensive journey through the classical repertoire. This album is not just a collection of music; it's a celebration of Sir Thomas Beecham's unyielding passion and his indomitable spirit, captured in every note.

      July 28, 2025A Warner Classics release, © 2025 Parlophone Records LimitedA Warner Classics release, ℗ 2025 Parlophone Records Limited

      Tracks

      1. Handel: Solomon, HWV 67: OvertureGeorge Frideric Handel, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        4:17
      2. Handel: Solomon, HWV 67, Act 3: Sinfonia "The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba"George Frideric Handel, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        3:11
      3. Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 "Jupiter": I. Allegro vivaceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        8:41
      4. Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 "Jupiter": II. Andante cantabileWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        9:04
      5. Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 "Jupiter": III. Menuetto. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        5:53
      6. Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 "Jupiter": IV. Molto allegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        6:25
      7. Mozart: Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384: OvertureWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        4:31
      8. Beethoven: The Ruins of Athens, Op. 113: No. 4, Turkish MarchLudwig van Beethoven, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        1:49
      9. Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 2: No. 7, In the Hall of the Mountain KingEdvard Grieg, Sir Thomas Beecham, Beecham Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        2:16
      10. Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 4: No. 13, Prelude. Morning MoodEdvard Grieg, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        4:09
      11. Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 4: No. 18, Solveig's SongEdvard Grieg, Sir Thomas Beecham, Ilse Hollweg, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        5:20
      12. Grieg: Peer Gynt, Op. 23, Act 5: No. 26, Solveig's Cradle SongEdvard Grieg, Sir Thomas Beecham, Beecham Choral Society, Ilse Hollweg, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        4:05
      13. Bizet: Suite No. 1 de L'Arlésienne, Op. 23bis, WD 40: II. MenuetGeorges Bizet, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        3:32
      14. Bizet: Suite No. 1 de L'Arlésienne, Op. 23bis, WD 40: III. AdagiettoGeorges Bizet, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        3:46
      15. Haydn: The Seasons, Hob. XXI:3, Spring: No. 1a, OvertureJoseph Haydn, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        4:34
      16. Sibelius: 2 Pieces from Kuolema, Op. 44: No. 1, Valse tristeJean Sibelius, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        5:12
      17. Mozart: March in D Major, K. 249 "Haffner"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        2:23
      18. Berlioz: La damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H 111, Pt. 2: Ballet des sylphesHector Berlioz, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        3:06
      19. Chabrier: Joyeuse marcheEmmanuel Chabrier, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        3:47
      20. Berlioz: La damnation de Faust, Op. 24, H 111, Pt. 3: Menuet des folletsHector Berlioz, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        5:44
      21. Gounod: Roméo et Juliette, Act 5: Le sommeil de JulietteCharles Gounod, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        3:14
      22. Berlioz: Les Troyens, H 133, Act 1: Marche troyenne (Instrumental Version)Hector Berlioz, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        4:34
      23. Fauré: Dolly, Op. 56: III. Le jardin de Dolly (Orch. Rabaud)Gabriel Fauré, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française, Sir Thomas Beecham
        3:10
      24. Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 1: V. AragonaiseGeorges Bizet, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française, Sir Thomas Beecham
        2:36
      25. Beecham & Handel: The Gods Go a'Begging: I. Introduction (After Admeto, HWV 22)George Frideric Handel, Thomas Beecham, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        1:35
      26. Beecham & Handel: The Gods Go a'Begging: II. First Dance (After Teseo, HWV 9)George Frideric Handel, Thomas Beecham, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        1:57
      27. Beecham & Handel: The Gods Go a'Begging: III. Minuet (After Alcina, HWV 34)George Frideric Handel, Thomas Beecham, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        2:05
      28. Beecham & Handel: The Gods Go a'Begging: IV. Hornpipe (After Concerto grosso, Op. 6 No. 7, HWV 325)George Frideric Handel, Thomas Beecham, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        1:42
      29. Beecham & Handel: The Gods Go a'Begging: VI. Second Dance (After Organ Concerto, Op. 4 No. 4, HWV 292)George Frideric Handel, Thomas Beecham, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        1:37
      30. Beecham & Handel: The Gods Go a'Begging: VIII. Tambourine (After Alcina, HWV 34)George Frideric Handel, Thomas Beecham, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        1:03
      31. Beecham & Handel: The Gods Go a'Begging: IX. Gavotte (After Alcina, HWV 34 & Il pastor fido, HWV 8)George Frideric Handel, Thomas Beecham, Sir Thomas Beecham, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
        3:46
      32. Delius: A Dance Rhapsody No. 2Frederick Delius, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        7:47
      33. Delius: Marche-capriceFrederick Delius, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        4:00
      34. Delius: Brigg Fair "An English Rhapsody": Introduction. Slow, PastoralFrederick Delius, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        1:52
      35. Bizet: Carmen, WD 31: OuvertureGeorges Bizet, Sir Thomas Beecham, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
        3:37
      36. Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Habanera. "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (Carmen, Chœur)Georges Bizet, Sir Thomas Beecham, Victoria de los Ángeles, Chœur de la Radiodiffusion française, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
        4:33
      37. Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 1: Séguedille. "Près des ramparts de Séville" (Carmen, José)Georges Bizet, Sir Thomas Beecham, Victoria de los Ángeles, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
        5:00
      38. Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: "Les tringles des sistres tintaient" (Carmen)Georges Bizet, Sir Thomas Beecham, Victoria de los Ángeles, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
        4:47
      39. Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: "Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre" (Escamillo, Chœur)Georges Bizet, Sir Thomas Beecham, Ernest Blanc, Chœur de la Radiodiffusion française, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
        4:54
      40. Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 2: "La fleur que tu m'avais jetée" (José)Georges Bizet, Sir Thomas Beecham, Nicolai Gedda, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
        4:45
      41. Bizet: Carmen, WD 31, Act 3: Entr'acteGeorges Bizet, Sir Thomas Beecham, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française
        2:34
      42. Delibes: Le roi s'amuse, Scène du bal: II. PavaneLéo Delibes, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        1:51
      43. Delibes: Le roi s'amuse, Scène du bal: V. MadrigalLéo Delibes, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        1:56
      44. Delibes: Le roi s'amuse, Scène du bal: VII. FinaleLéo Delibes, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        1:31
      45. Lalo: Symphony in G Minor: II. VivaceÉdouard Lalo, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française, Sir Thomas Beecham
        5:45
      46. Lalo: Symphony in G Minor: III. AdagioÉdouard Lalo, Orchestre National Radiodiffusion Française, Sir Thomas Beecham
        7:03
      47. Sibelius: Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, Op. 46: I. At the Castle GateJean Sibelius, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        3:32
      48. Sibelius: Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, Op. 46: VI. PastoraleJean Sibelius, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        1:58
      49. Sibelius: Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, Op. 46: VII. Mélisande at the Spinning WheelJean Sibelius, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        2:11
      50. Sibelius: Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, Op. 46: VIII. Entr'acteJean Sibelius, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham
        3:21
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      About Sir Thomas Beecham

      Sir Thomas Beecham, 2nd Baronet, was a titan of the classical music world, renowned for his charisma, wit, and unparalleled influence on British musical life throughout the 20th century. Born into a wealthy family in St. Helens, Lancashire, Beecham's passion for music led him to found several major orchestras, including the Beecham Symphony Orchestra in 1909 and the iconic London Philharmonic Orchestra in 1932. His tenure with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra further cemented his legacy as one of the most famous conductors of his time. Beecham's unique personality and sharp tongue were as legendary as his conducting skills, with quotes like his comparison of a harpsichord's sound to “two skeletons copulating on a corrugated tin roof” becoming part of musical folklore. His contributions to the world of opera and orchestral music are immense, making him a pivotal figure in the history of classical music.

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