About Eugène Goossens
Lived 1867 – 1958 (aged 91). Eugène Goossens was a French conductor.
West Kensington, London Eugène Goossens (28 January 1867 – 31 July 1958) was a French-born conductor and violinist. To distinguish him from his conductor father and his composer son of the same name he is often referred to as Eugene Goossens II.
Career Goossens was born in Bordeaux and studied in Bruges and the conservatoire in Brussels. He moved to England with his father, Eugène Goossens, père, in 1873, and after a period of service with the Carl Rosa Opera Company as violinist, répétiteur and deputy conductor under the direction of his father he entered the Royal Academy of Music in London in 1891. and the oboist Léon Goossens (1897–1988).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eugène Goossens?
Belgian-French musician
When was Eugène Goossens born?
Eugène Goossens was born on 28 January 1867 in Bordeaux.
When did Eugène Goossens die?
Eugène Goossens died on 31 July 1958 in London.
What was Eugène Goossens's occupation?
Eugène Goossens was a conductor.
What nationality was Eugène Goossens?
Eugène Goossens was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eugène Goossens, fils
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