In what year did Beecham begin his career as a conductor?
1896
1899
1902
1905
Answer
Beecham began his career as a conductor in 1899, when he was hired to lead the New Symphony Orchestra of London. He remained with the orchestra for two seasons, and then moved on to conduct other orchestras in Europe and the United States. He was a highly successful conductor, and is considered to be one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century.
Maestro of Melody: Unveiling the Legacy of Thomas Beecham
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox