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    Classical Guitar Alive - Stephen Goss Artist Profile

    by Tony Morris

    This edition of the the US radio show CLASSICAL GUITAR ALIVE! features an artist profile and October 2024 interview with composer, arranger, guitarist, and Guitar Professor at the Royal Academy of Music, Stephen Goss.
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    Meet the Artist - Stephen Goss

    by The Cross-Eyed Pianist

    Meet the Artist is a series of interviews in which musicians, conductors and composers discuss aspects of their creative lives, including inspirations, influences, repertoire, performance, recording, significant teachers and more. The interviews offer revealing insights into the musician’s working life and a fascinating glimpse “beyond the notes”.
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    Planet Hugill Interview with Stephen Goss

    by Robert Hugill

    He would stop writing if there was no-one to perform his music: for composer Stephen Goss, his latest triple album is all about a celebration of collaboration. Landscape and Memory on Deux-Elles showcases his recent work and celebrates his 60th birthday.
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    Winterbourne Preludes, BBC Radio 3

    by Sean Rafferty

    Francisco Correa talks to Sean Rafferty, on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune, about Steve’s Winterbourne Preludes ahead of the album release and launch at Kings Place, London. The programme was broadcast on 13th October 2023.

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    'Cinema Paradiso' behind the scenes

    by Zoran Dukic & Stephen Goss

    Cinema Paradiso is music about film. Each of the six short movements pays homage to a director or genre. In this discussion, composer Stephen Goss and guitarist Zoran Dukić describe their collaborative approach to the project: the shared ideas, the creative concepts, and the technical and musical challenges.
    Watch on YouTube

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    David Russell: the secrets of mastering hard music

    by Stephen Goss

    Legendary guitarist David Russell sits down with Steve Goss to discuss how to master the complex repertoire that inspires us all.
    Watch on YouTube

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    Stephen Goss: Guitar City Talks

    by Johannes Möller

    Johannes Möller in a conversation with Steve Goss, the man behind the music played by John Williams, David Russel, Zoran Dukic, Xuefei Yang and many others. www.guitarcitymagazine.com/talks
    Watch on YouTube

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    Fret Not Podcast

    by Rosie Bennet

    Stephen Goss and Rosie Bennet discuss the myths of talent, genius, and tradition, and explore how prejudice and bias shape the way the classical music world operates. Podcast released on 22nd March 2021.
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    Conversation about the work 'Cantigas de Santiago'

    by David Russell, María Jesus Rodriguez, and Stephen Goss

    This is an informal discussion about Stephen Goss’s collaboration with David Russell on Cantigas de Santiago (2014). Livestreamed on 9th October 2020.
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    Uneasy Dreams Interview

    by Dr Mike Searby, Kingston University

    In this filmed interview from 2005, Stephen Goss talks about his saxophone quartet ‘Uneasy Dreams’ and his piece ‘Frozen Music’ for guitar and string trio. Mike Searby also asks him more general questions about his influences and his compositional processes.
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    Tonebase Podcast

    by David Steinhardt

    Join David for a conversation with the Welsh composer Steve Goss for the season 3 premier of The tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast. Throughout the interview, Steve discusses his compositional approaches/techniques and recent commissions with guitar legends Aniello Desiderio, Zoran Dukic, and John Williams.
    Listen on Apple Music
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    Albéniz Concerto pre-concert talk, Oregon Symphony Orchestra March 2019

    by Brandi Parisi

    A pre-concert talk given by Stephen Goss and Carlos Kalmar before the Oregon Symphony Orchestra’s performance of the Albéniz Concerto with soloist Pablo Sainz-Villegas. Portland, March 2019.
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    Studying With Julian Bream – Laura Snowden

    by Stephen Goss

    For four years, Laura Snowden had the incredible fortune of studying with one of the 20th century’s leading figures of the classical guitar, Julian Bream. Laura provides incredible insight on what that experience was like for her.
    Watch on YouTube

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    Theorbo Concerto Interview

    by Martin Cullingford

    Matthew Wadsworth talks to Gramophone Magazine about Stephen Goss’s Theorbo Concerto ahead of its release on 22nd February 2019.

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    The Theorbo Concerto, BBC Radio 3

    by Sean Rafferty

    Matthew Wadsworth talks to Sean Rafferty, on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune, about Steve’s Theorbo Concerto and The Miller’s Tale ahead of the 2018 North York Moors Chamber Music Festival. The programme was broadcast on 9th August 2018.

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    Classical Guitar Insider Podcast

    by Bret Williams

    Classical Guitar Insider talks to Stephen Goss about politics, the British monarchy, nostalgia, history, culture and musical influences. Released July 2018.

    Listen for free on iTunes

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    Two-minute interview, University of Melbourne

    by Ken Murray

    Ken Murray talks to Stephen Goss ahead of Steve’s residency at the University of Melbourne in July 2018.

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    Guitar Conversations Podcast

    by Sergio Ercole

    Stephen Goss was in Melbourne in July 2018 for a week long residency at Melbourne University working alongside Head of Guitar Ken Murray and the guitar students. Last Friday I caught up with Steve before the end of week concert presented by staff and student featuring Steve’s works. Released July 2018.

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    Wells Cathedral Music School Interview

    by James Rippingale

    Stephen Goss talks to James Rippingale on the future of the classical guitar, composition, and his time as a student at Wells Cathedral School.

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    The Story of the Guitar

    by the BBC World Service, 'The Forum' 30th September 2017

    Bridget Kendall and guests John Williams, Stephen Goss, Cenk Erdogan, Celine Camerlynck explore the history of the guitar.

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    5 Guitar Composers on Composing

    by Mark Small, Classical Guitar Magazine, Summer 2017

    Mark Small’s article comprises five short interviews with Stephen Goss, Andrew York, Jorge Morel, Dusan Bogdanovic, and Gerard Drozd

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    Water Wearing Stone: practical matters of classical guitar composition

    by John W. Warren, Classical Guitar Magazine Summer 2017

    John W. Warren askes composers Javier Farias, Jurg Kindle, and Stephen Goss about the practicalities of working as a composer.
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    Stephen Goss at Putney Music

    by Stewart French

    In this extended interview, Stephen Goss talks to Stewart French about his work and influences. Filmed by SL Chai at Putney Music in London, on 3rd October 2016.
    Watch Part 1 (24’59")
    Watch Part 2 (28’08")
    Watch Part 3 (22’13")

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    Leo Brouwer and John Williams in London

    by Stephen Goss

    Stephen Goss interviews Leo Brouwer with John Williams at the Bolivar Hall in London as part of the Instituto Cervantes Leo Brouwer Festival, April 2017.

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    A podcast interview with Stephen Goss

    by Classical Guitar Corner

    ‘Stephen Goss and I happened to be staying at the same hotel at this year’s GFA convention in Denver. So, I jumped on the chance to sit down and have a conversation with him about his music. In this podcast we not only hear Stephen talk about his background and musical journey but we get an insight into specific compositions that he has written. We listen to three different works and discuss how they came about.’ – Simon Powis
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    Short film profile

    by Guy Traviss

    Guy Traviss asks Stephen Goss about his music and his collaborations with guitarists John Williams, David Russell, Xuefei Yang and Miloš Karadaglić . The film was released on 30th January 2015 prior to the premiere of Cantigas de Santiago on 31st.

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    John Williams Guitar CoOp Interview Series

    by Stephen Goss and Marcelo Kayath

    This extended four-part interview took place at the Royal Academy of Music in London on 6th May 2016.
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    An interview with Stephen Goss

    by Classical Guitar Corner

    In this interview from August 2016, David Belcher asks Steve about several of his compositions for guitar as well as his collaborations with other guitarists. They also discuss the state of the classical guitar in today’s world.
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    John Williams interview, Soundboard

    by Guy Traviss

    John Williams talks to Guy Traviss about his CD release of Steve’s Guitar Concerto. This interview was published in Soundboard, the Journal of the Guitar Foundation of America, in February 2015.

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    Classical Guitar Alive, interview part 1

    by Tony Morris

    Tony Morris talks to Stephen Goss about his Albéniz Concerto. The show was broadcast on 30th January 2015.

    • Listen to Interview
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    Illustrations to the Book of Songs, BBC Radio 3

    by Sean Rafferty

    Xuefei Yang talks to Sean Rafferty on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune before the premiere of Illustrations to the Book of Songs. The programme was broadcast on 21st October 2014.

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    Guitar Concerto, BBC Radio 3

    by Suzy Klein

    Suzy Klein talks to John Williams ahead of his performance of Stephen Goss’s Guitar Concerto at the Festival Hall in London. The interview was broadcast on 10th June 2014.

    Link to programme

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    Soundboard Interview, Fall 2013

    by Guy Traviss

    Guy Traviss talks to Stephen Goss. This interview was published in Soundboard, the Journal of the Guitar Foundation of America, in Spetember 2013.

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    Meet the Artist...

    by Frances Wilson, The Cross-Eyed Pianist

    An interview with Stephen Goss in July 2013 before the first performance of the Concerto for Five.

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    Concerto for Five, podcast

    by Rachel Tregenza

    Rachel Tregenza from Nicky Thomas Media Consultancy talks to Steve about the forthcoming premiere of his Concerto for Five at Cadogan Hall.

    • Listen to Interview
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    Piano Concerto, BBC Radio 3

    by Suzy Klein

    Emmanuel Despax and Thomas Carroll talk to Suzy Klein about the forthcoming premiere of Stephen Goss’s Piano Concerto on 25th April 2013 at Cadogan Hall. The programme was broadcast on 24th April 2013.

    Link to programme

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    BBC Word Service, Piano Concerto interview

    by Rebecca Kesby

    Stephen Goss was interviewed on the World Update programme on 26th April 2014 about the use of a tablet display during the premiere of his Piano Concerto.

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    John Williams interview, Classic FM

    by John Brunning

    John Williams talks to John Brunning about Steve’s Guitar Concerto. The interview was broadcast on 19th September 2012.

    • Listen to Interview
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    Orpheus Sinfonia, BBC Radio 3

    by Sean Rafferty

    Thomas Carroll, Stephen Goss and members of the Orpheus Sinfonia talk about the orchestra’s 2012-13 season. It features several performances of works by composer-in-residence Stephen Goss – including premieres of two new concertos, the Piano Concerto and the Concerto for Five. The interview was broadcast on 20th September 2013.

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    Portraits and Landscapes, BBC Radio 3

    by Sean Rafferty

    Sean Rafferty talks to Emmanuel Despax and Stephen Goss ahead of the premiere of Portraits and Landscapes at the Wigmore Hall. The interview was broadcast on 12th September 2011.

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    Natalie Clein and Xuefei Yang, radio interview

    by RTE lyric FM, Ireland

    Natalie and Xuefei talk about The Autumn Song ahead of a tour Ireland. The interview was broadcast in March 2010.

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    Primrose Piano Quartet, BBC Radio 3

    by Sean Rafferty

    Sean Rafferty talks to the Primrose Piano Quartet about their ‘Variations on a Burns Air’ CD release. The programme was broadcast in February 2010.

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    Autumn Song, BBC Radio 3

    by Sean Rafferty

    Natalie Clein and Xuefei Yang talk to Sean Rafferty on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune ahead of the premiere of The Autumn Song at the Wigmore Hall, London. Broadcast on 2nd February 2010.

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    The Chinese Garden, BBC Radio 3

    by Sean Rafferty

    Sean Rafferty talks to Xuefei Yang on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune. She plays Blue Orchid from The Chinese Garden live in the Studio. The interview was broadcast in May 2009.

    • Listen to Interview
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    To-ing and Fro-ing: Stephen Goss

    by Colin Cooper, Classical Guitar Magazine

    Extended interview by Colin Cooper in Classical Guitar Magazine, May and June 2008

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    Contemporary Composers: Stephen Goss

    by Therese Wassily Saba

    Interview feature in Classical Guitar Magazine, February 2004.

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  • INTERVIEW
  • Classical Guitar Alive - Stephen Goss Artist Profile
  • Meet the Artist - Stephen Goss
  • Planet Hugill Interview with Stephen Goss
  • Winterbourne Preludes, BBC Radio 3
  • 'Cinema Paradiso' behind the scenes
  • David Russell: the secrets of mastering hard music
  • Stephen Goss: Guitar City Talks
  • Fret Not Podcast
  • Conversation about the work 'Cantigas de Santiago'
  • Uneasy Dreams Interview
  • Tonebase Podcast
  • Albéniz Concerto pre-concert talk, Oregon Symphony Orchestra March 2019
  • Studying With Julian Bream – Laura Snowden
  • Theorbo Concerto Interview
  • The Theorbo Concerto, BBC Radio 3
  • Classical Guitar Insider Podcast
  • Two-minute interview, University of Melbourne
  • Guitar Conversations Podcast
  • Wells Cathedral Music School Interview
  • The Story of the Guitar
  • 5 Guitar Composers on Composing
  • Water Wearing Stone: practical matters of classical guitar composition
  • Stephen Goss at Putney Music
  • Leo Brouwer and John Williams in London
  • A podcast interview with Stephen Goss
  • Short film profile
  • John Williams Guitar CoOp Interview Series
  • An interview with Stephen Goss
  • John Williams interview, Soundboard
  • Classical Guitar Alive, interview part 1
  • Illustrations to the Book of Songs, BBC Radio 3
  • Guitar Concerto, BBC Radio 3
  • Soundboard Interview, Fall 2013
  • Meet the Artist...
  • Concerto for Five, podcast
  • Piano Concerto, BBC Radio 3
  • BBC Word Service, Piano Concerto interview
  • John Williams interview, Classic FM
  • Orpheus Sinfonia, BBC Radio 3
  • Portraits and Landscapes, BBC Radio 3
  • Natalie Clein and Xuefei Yang, radio interview
  • Primrose Piano Quartet, BBC Radio 3
  • Autumn Song, BBC Radio 3
  • The Chinese Garden, BBC Radio 3
  • To-ing and Fro-ing: Stephen Goss
  • Contemporary Composers: Stephen Goss
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