Léon Goossens: A Forgotten Soundworld

Jonathan Tobutt (oboe) Daniel Gordon (piano)

The seventh and final concert in the series of performances dedicated to exploring the extraordinary impact of the oboist Léon Goossens (1897-1988). Short pieces were a popular feature of Léon’s recitals and were his stock in trade for over
fifty years; material that would be considered trite and unworthy of a concert platform for modern-day audiences, yet it was rare for Léon not to include at least one medley of ‘lollipops’ in his concerts. Jonathan and Daniel’s concert will reflect Léon’s unique approach to programming and include Franz Reizensten’s Sonatina for oboe and piano and works
by Handel, Morgan Nicholas, Thomas Pitfield, Alan Richardson, Alec Rowley and Alec Templeton.

Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall
Admission Free