Goossens, Marie (1894–1991)
Goossens, Marie (1894–1991)
English harpist. Born 1894 in England; died 1991; dau. of Eugene Goossens (conductor); sister of Eugene (conductor and composer), Leon (oboe player, 1897–1988), Adolphe (horn player, 1896–1916) and Sidonie Goossens (harpist).
In early years, appeared with the Goossens Orchestra, formed by her conductor brother Eugene; composed Harp Music for Beginners and the theme music for the long-running radio serial "Mrs. Dale's Diary" and arranged Fourteen Tunes for the Celtic Harp; often recorded. Appointed OBE (1980).
See also autobiography, Life on a Harpstring.
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