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Eugene Goossens

Eugene Goossens (1893-1962)

Nationality: English
Born: May 26, 1893, London Died: June 13, 1962, Hillingdon (age 69)
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Suite, Op. 6

(for flute, violin and harp or 2 violins and piano)
4:13 I. Impromptu. Moderato e espressivo
2:58 II. Serenade. Andante grazioso
3:36 III. Divertissement. Allegro giocoso
Duration: 11 minutes (approximately)
Composed: 1914 (age 20-21)
Published: 1917, London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd. (age 23-24)
Dedication: to Myriam Timothy
2 recordings, 6 videos
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3:46
London Chamber Music Group
I. Impromptu. Moderato e espressivo
3:04
London Chamber Music Group
II. Serenade. Andante grazioso
3:48
London Chamber Music Group
III. Divertissement. Allegro giocoso
4:39
Ensemble Lumaka
I. Impromptu. Moderato e espressivo
2:51
Ensemble Lumaka
II. Serenade. Andante grazioso
3:23
Ensemble Lumaka
III. Divertissement. Allegro giocoso

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glossary

  • allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
  • andante [I]—moderately slow tempo (e.g. walking). Faster than adagio but slower than allegretto
  • chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
  • divertimento [I], divertissement [F]—amusement, diversion, entertainment, even table music; Typically, a suite of movements (often more than 4) often intended for diversion and pleasure of a lighthearted nature suitable for social occasions. Typically implies a smaller chamber ensemble. The name was common in 18th century for a variety of music, some of which was more serious and profound than its title would suggest. The French divertissement can apply to an entr'acte: dances and airs from other acts.
  • e [It]—and
  • espressivo [It], con espressione, expressif [Fr]—expressive, with expression.with feeling
  • giocoso, giocando, con gioco, giojoso—humorous, jocose, merry joking
  • grazioso [I], con grazia, gratioso, graziös [G], Mit Grazie—graceful, gracefully; easy
  • impromptu—an improvisation, a spontaneous expression
  • moderato [I], moderamente, modéré [F], modérément [F]—moderately, at a moderate tempo, applying a touch of restraint to its related word(s), e.g. allegro moderato
  • opus [L], opera[pl], Op., Opp, WoO, Op. posth—work, as in a work of art. For unique identification, publishers/composers often assign an "opus number", abbreviated as "Op." (e.g. Op. 1). A range of works by opus number, uses the plural "opp." (e.g. "Opp. 1-3"). A single opus number may refer to a collection of works (e.g. a set of quartets) giving rise to designations like "Op. 1, No. 4". For misc. works without opus numbers, "WoO" is often used (e.g."Without Opus"). Posthumously assigned numbers may use "Op. posth". Opus numbers may not precisely reflect chronology (publication vs. composition), can be erroneous, sparse or duplicative. Thus, the works of some historically important composers may use separate catalog numbers (e.g. Bach, Haydn, Schubert). See wiki
  • serenade, serenada, serenata [I], sérénade [F]—A suite of movements like a divertimento with similar connotations of lightheartedness, pleasure and relative calm with an emphasis on lyricism and often beginning with a march. Historically evokes the evening, outdoors, an honorific or amorous tribute, especially from a suitor to a lover in a window or balcony. The word serenade has its Latin origins the Latin word for "calm" or serene. wiki
  • suite—a set of instrumental pieces (movements) played together to create a larger whole. Suites tend towards collections of dances, frequently in the same key, preceded by a prelude, introduction or overture.
  • trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players