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Leon Goossens

BBC One
on BBC One London

On the eve of his seventieth birthday, a second chance to see this filmed profile in which the celebrated oboist talks about the highlights of his career, and plays some of his best-loved pieces.

With Yehudi Menuhin, Marie and Sidonie Goossens, Ivor Newton, David Willcocks, The Carter String Trio.

"His humour and wry charm helped to create yet another 'Workshop' triumph" (The Listener)
"BBC triumphs with Goossens" (Liverpool Echo)
(First shown in Workshop on BBC-2)

Contributors

Subject/Oboist/Interviewee:
Leon Goossens
Violinist:
Yehudi Menuhin
Harpist:
Marie Goossens
Harpist:
Sidonie Goossens
Pianist:
Ivor Newton
Organist:
David Willcocks
Musicians:
The Carter String Trio
Interviewer:
Ivor Mills
Director/Producer:
Anthony Wilkinson
Producer:
Kenneth Corden
Source: Radio Times

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