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Sir Thomas Beecham's Seattle "Dustbin" | Bites

Sir Thomas Beecham made a statement about Seattle's artistic life that still stings.

06/01/2020

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Sir Thomas Beecham's Seattle "Dustbin" | Bites

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Sir Thomas Beecham made a statement about Seattle's artistic life that still stings.

Wealthy English aristocrat and musician Sir Thomas Beecham came to Seattle during WWII to be the Seattle Symphony's conductor for two years. Outspoken and fiery in temperament, he made a statement about Seattle's artistic life that stings citizens even today.

06/01/2020

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