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Thomas Beecham was an English conductor and impresario best known for his association with the London Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic orchestras. He was also closely associated with the Royal Opera House and the Royal Festival Hall. He was born on 29 April 1879 in St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK. Beecham was a child prodigy, playing the piano and organ from an early age. He studied at the Royal College of Music in London and made his conducting debut in 1902. He went on to conduct many of the world’s leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. Beecham was a prolific composer, writing over 100 works, including operas, ballets, and symphonies. He was also a noted music critic and wrote several books on music. He was knighted in 1930 and was made a Companion of Honour in 1955. He died on 8 March 1961 in London, England. Beecham’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.

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Occupation soundtrack,music_department
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 29 April 1879
Birthday 29 April
Birthplace St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK
Date of death 8 March, 1961
Died Place London, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Who Is Thomas Beecham's Wife?

His wife is Shirley Hudson (1959 - 8 March 1961) ( his death), Betty Humby-Beecham (19 January 1943 - 2 September 1958) ( her death), Utica Celestia Welles (1903 - 14 January 1943) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Shirley Hudson (1959 - 8 March 1961) ( his death), Betty Humby-Beecham (19 January 1943 - 2 September 1958) ( her death), Utica Celestia Welles (1903 - 14 January 1943) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Thomas Beecham Net Worth

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1959

In 1959, he recorded a drastically re-orchestrated stereo version of Handel's "Messiah", rescored by Sir Eugene Goossens for a huge chorus and a modern symphony orchestra, complete with cymbals and tam-tams. Purists were horrified, but today the recording has been critically re-assessed and found to be immensely entertaining.

1957

He was awarded a Companion of Honour in the 1957 Queen's Honours List for his services to music.

1947

He formed the Royal Philharmonic in 1947, and conducted it from 1947 until his death.

1916

He was awarded Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 1916 King's Honours List for his services to music.

1914

Succeeded to the baronetcy on the death of his father (who had been made a Baron in 1914) in 1916.

1879

Thomas Beecham was born on April 29, 1879 in St. Helens, Merseyside, England. He was married to Shirley Hudson, Betty Humby-Beecham and Utica Celestia Welles.