Beecham Stories: Anecdotes, Sayings, and Impressions of Sir Thomas Beecham

“I am not the greatest conductor in this country. On the other hand I’m better than any damned foreigner?”

A priceless collection of anecdotes, sayings and impressions of the singular Sir Thomas Beecham – the inimitable conclusions of the great musician and wit on everything from women to opera, Hitler to himself, music to life — to celebrate the centenary of his birth.