How is Beecham linked to the Hallé orchestra?
He was a guest conductor
He wrote compositions for them
He conducted them regularly
He was a former member
Answer
Beecham conducted the Hallé orchestra regularly from 1916 to 1944, and was a significant influence on their style of playing. He is credited with bringing the orchestra to international prominence, and his tenure as conductor is considered one of the most important in the orchestra's history.
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