CD: Orchestral works / Eugene Goossens. [2005] : Product : Australian Music Centre

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Orchestral works / Eugene Goossens.

Published by ABC Classics — 2005 [4767632] — 1 CD (219 min.)
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Library Availability: CD 1504 — Available for loan

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Work	Composer	Performers	Duration
Concertino for double string orchestra, op. 47	Eugene Goossens		13 min, 12 sec.
Concert piece, op. 65	Eugene Goossens		22 min.
Divertissement, op. 66 for orchestra Recorded/performed at: Melbourne Concert Hall, on Oct 95.	Eugene Goossens	Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley	18 mins, 37 sec.
The Eternal rhythm, op. 5 for orchestra Recorded/performed at: Melbourne Concert Hall, on Oct 95.	Eugene Goossens	Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley	20 mins, 24 sec.
Fantasy for nine wind instruments, op. 36	Eugene Goossens		10 min.
Kaleidoscope, op. 18 for orchestra Recorded/performed at: Melbourne Concert Hall, on Oct 95.	Eugene Goossens	Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley	9 mins, 50 sec.
Oboe concerto, op. 45	Eugene Goossens		12 min, 28 sec.
Symphony no. 1, op. 58 for full orchestra	Eugene Goossens		42 min, 9 sec.
Symphony No. 2, op. 62 for full orchestra	Eugene Goossens		38 min, 47 sec.
Tam O-Shanter, op. 17a (1919) for full orchestra	Eugene Goossens		3 min, 16 sec.
Variations on a Chinese theme, op. 1 for orchestra Recorded/performed at: Melbourne Concert Hall, on Oct 95.	Eugene Goossens	Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Vernon Handley	27 mins, 18 sec.

Product details

The definitive recording of Eugene Goossens orchestral works. One of the most influential figures in Australia's musical landscape, this re-release of the major orchestral works features three of Australia's top orchestras - the Sydney Symphony, the Melbourne Symphony, and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.

Duration: 219 min.

Contents note: CD1: Symphony no. 1, op. 58 -- Oboe concerto, op. 45 -- Tam O'Shanter, op. 17a -- Concert piec, op. 65 -- CD2: Symphony no. 2, op. 62 -- Concertino for strings, op. 47 -- Fantasy for winds, op. 36 -- CD3: Divertissement, op. 66 -- Variations on a Chinese theme, op. 1 -- The eternal rhythm, op. 5 -- Kaleidoscope, op. 18.

This product forms part of the following series: ABC classics.

Liner notes include programme notes and biographical notes on composer and performers.

Capture session: CD1 recorded at Perth Concert Hall in March & November 1996 ; Symphony no. 2, Concertino for strings recorded live in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House November 19-20 & 30, 1993 ; Fantasy for winds recorded 30 November, 1993 at the Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Ultimo Centre, Sydney ; CD3 recorded at the Melbourne Concert Hall, October 1995.

Performers: West Australian Symphony Orchestra (Symphony no. 1 ; Oboe concerto ; Tam O'Shanter ; Concert piece) ; Sydney Symphony Orchestra (Symphony no. 2 ; Concertino for strings ; Fantasy for winds) ; Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (Divertissement ; Variations on a Chinese theme ; Eternal rhythm ; Kaleidoscope) ; Vernon Handley (conductor).