Beecham first met Delius backstage at the old Queens Hall, London, on October 14, 1907. He remembered the encounter as follows: "A stranger of arresting appearance was brought in to the artists ...

Sir Thomas Beecham’s performances with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra may come from another era (mono sound, old-fashioned style), but they convey an electricity and musicianship that most of ...

The world’s No. i admirer of the music of English Composer Frederick Delius (1862-1934) is crusty Sir Thomas Beecham, founder of a society in Delius’ honor, conductor of most of the available ...

Donald Macleod charts the influence of one of Delius' greatest champions as interpreter, editor and impresario - the conductor Thomas Beecham.