Sidonie Goossens

Sidonie "Sid" Goossens (19 October 1899 in Liscard, Wallasey - 15 December 2004 in Reigate) was one of Britain's most enduring harpists. She made her professional debut in 1921, was a founder member of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and went on to play for more than half a century until her retirement in 1981. She was a member of the famous Goossens family that emigrated to England from Belgium in the 19th century. Her father and grandfather were bot... more

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  • Oct 19, 1899

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  • Dec 15, 2004 (age 105 years)

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