Goossens: Orchestral Works, Vol. 2

Featuring

Sir Andrew Davis
Jeffrey Crellin
Marshall McGuire
Alannah Guthrie-Jones
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Sir Eugene Goossens

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Performer Biography

Sir Andrew Davis, the conductor on this album, is a prolific recording artist and has held prestigious positions, including Music Director of Lyric Opera of Chicago and Conductor Laureate of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Composer Biography

Goossens conducted the first London concert performance of Stravinsky's 'Le Sacre du printemps' and organized a celebrated series of modern music concerts featuring fanfares by contemporary composers.

Composer Biography

Goossens's siblings were also well-known musicians: harpists Marie and Sidonie, oboist Leon, and horn player Adolphe, who died in the Battle of the Somme during World War I.

Compositional Technique

Goossens emerged as a brilliant and innovative orchestrator, with his technique influenced by composers like Debussy, Ravel, and early Stravinsky.

Composer Biography

Sir Eugene Goossens, the conductor and composer, came from a family of celebrated musicians, including his father and grandfather who were also renowned conductors.

Composer Biography

Goossens was deemed medically unfit for military service due to a heart condition, allowing him to remain musically active during World War I, unlike many of his contemporaries.

Recording & Production

This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a significantly greater dynamic range and resolution than standard 16-bit recordings, aiming for a better sound reproduction.