Klarinet Archive - Posting 001044.txt from 1999/02

From: "David B. Niethamer" <dnietham@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Aida in Egypt, Aida in Italy
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 00:16:38 -0500

on 2/22/99 9:39 AM, Ken Wolman wrote:

>Beecham has been the
>subject of some terrific "urban legends" over the years.

While we're trading Beecham stories...

My favorite - Beecham was conducting the Messiah, with a not too prepared
soprano soloist. He threatened to fire her if she did not learn her part
for the rehearsal on the following day. The next day the soprano
appeared, and announced "Sir Thomas, I've been up all night with the
Messiah".

To which Beecham replied, "Yes, and I'm sure your conception will be
immaculate!"

David Niethamer
Principal Clarinet, Richmond Symphony
dnietham@-----.edu
http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/

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