by Leon Goossens (oboe) and John Cockerill (harp)
It may well be claimed that Leon Goossens is the finest oboe player in the world. His peculiar beauty of tone and exquisite phrasing give him a place alongside such great artists as Kreisler and Casals. Since 1932 he has been principal oboe of the London Philharmonic Orchestra under Sir Thomas Beecham.
John Cockerill , who is one of Britain's leading- harpists comes from
Manchester. He began his musical career at a very early age as a member of the Halle Orchestra under Hans Richter. For many years now he has been a harpist and director of the London Symphony Orchestra, and he has often broadcast in various light music combinations, such as the Lyra Quartet and the Leslie Brideewater Harp Quintet.