Léon Goossens

Léon Goossens (1897–1988) was a British oboist and musician.

Also recorded as Leon Goossens; Leon Jean Goossens.

Léon Goossens in brief

Born
1897
Died
1988
Known for
oboist and musician
Place of birth
Liverpool
Contents

Overview

Born at Liverpool in 1897, died at Royal Tunbridge Wells in 1988.

In detail

Léon Goossens studied at Royal College of Music. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Employment is recorded with Royal College of Music.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of the Royal College of Music and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Léon Goossens”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q972905: Léon Goossens

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