| Eugene Goossens: Four Sketches Book 1: Chamber Ensemble: Instrumental Work This item is not available anymore with the seller Musicroom
Eugène Goossens (1893-1962) was an English composer whose work was initially held in the same high esteem as contemporaries such as Walton but who has since faded into obscurity. He worked across the UK US andAustralia and helped lobby for the Sydney Opera House to be built. He was knighted in 1955. His music helped incorporate French impressionism into English Romantic music. His Four Sketches (Op.5) werewritten in 1913 scored for either Flute Violin and Piano or 2 Violins and Piano. There are all simple and delicate but lively and enjoyable perfect for any recital. Book 1 contains the first two sketches:Legend and Serande. Instrumentation : Publisher : |