Goossens began his career as a violinist, playing in Sir Henry Wood's Queen's Hall Orchestra and performing chamber music, before becoming a renowned conductor.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Goossens stated that his Symphony No. 1 has no specific message or literary program, but rather deals with "The Eternal Verities" of life, love, and death.
Composition History
The Phantasy Concerto was written for the Spanish pianist José Iturbi, who premiered it in Cincinnati in 1944 with Goossens conducting.
Composer Biography
Goossens was medically unfit for military service due to a heart condition, allowing him to remain musically active during World War I.
Composer Biography
Sir Eugene Goossens (1893-1962) came from a remarkable musical family, including his conductor father and siblings who were harpists, an oboist, and a horn player.
Performer Biography
This recording is dedicated to Richard Hickox, a conductor who passed away in November 2008, and it marks his last recording.
Performer Biography
Richard Hickox had a twenty-year partnership with Chandos, resulting in 282 recorded discs.
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