Beecham, Thomas. (1879–1961). Original Photograph. Portrait of the British conductor in his later years in profile seated at his desk studying a score. 8.75 x 7.25 inches (22 x 18.2 cm). Mounted to rigid backing, in fine condition.
Sir Thomas Beecham founded both the London Philharmonic Orchestra (1932) and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (1949). He was never happy with being a salaried employee of any orchestra and preferred to gather his own ensembles instead.
Beecham, Thomas. (1879–1961). Original Photograph. Portrait of the British conductor in his later years in profile seated at his desk studying a score. 8.75 x 7.25 inches (22 x 18.2 cm). Mounted to rigid backing, in fine condition.
Sir Thomas Beecham founded both the London Philharmonic Orchestra (1932) and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (1949). He was never happy with being a salaried employee of any orchestra and preferred to gather his own ensembles instead.