Publisher's Synopsis
""A Mingled Chime: An Autobiography"" is a memoir written by the famous British conductor, Sir Thomas Beecham. In this book, Beecham recounts his life story, from his childhood and early years in music to his rise to fame as a conductor and founder of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Beecham shares his experiences of working with some of the greatest musicians of his time, including composers such as Richard Strauss and Ralph Vaughan Williams. He also talks about his travels around the world, his thoughts on music and the arts, and his personal life. This autobiography provides a fascinating insight into the life and career of one of the most influential figures in classical music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
