Sir Thomas Beecham

Famous quotes containing the words sir thomas, sir, thomas and/or beecham:

    With serving still
    This have I won,
    For my goodwill
    To be undone;
    Sir Thomas Wyatt (1503?–1542)

    Perhaps believing in good design is like believing in God, it makes you an optimist.
    Terence, Sir Conran (b. 1931)

    Ancient woods of my blood, dash down to the nut of the seas
    If I take to burn or return this world which is each man’s work.
    —Dylan Thomas (1914–1953)

    Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory.
    —Thomas Beecham (1879–1961)