Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is a British symphony orchestra based in London.
The RPO at Cadogan Hall, its home since 2004
Beecham rehearsing in 1948
Clifford Curzon, soloist at the RPO's Silver Jubilee concert
Cadogan Hall, the RPO's home since 2004
Sir Thomas Beecham, 2nd Baronet, CH 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 Liverpool Philharmonic and Hallé orchestras. From the early 20th century until his death, Beecham was a major influence on the musical life of Britain and, according to the BBC, was Britain's first international conductor.
Beecham rehearsing in 1948
The Beecham factory in St Helens
Beecham, c. 1910
Caricature of Beecham by "Emu", 1910