Goossens, Marie (Henriette)

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Goossens, Marie (Henriette) (b London, 1894; d Dorking, 1991). Eng. harpist, sister of above. Début Liverpool 1910. Prin. harpist CG, Diaghilev Ballet seasons, Queen's Hall Orch. 1920–30, LPO 1932–9, LSO 1940–59, London Mozart Players from 1972. Prof. of hp., RCM 1954–67. OBE 1984.

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