Category Archives: History

History – Howarth of London

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

T. W. Howarth & Co. first came into existence in 1948 when members of three families united to form the company. The three families were the Mooneys, the Ingrams and the Howarths, each of which had been involved in woodwind … Continue reading →

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Leon Goossens *A Five Part Interview – Circa 1965

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Léon (Leon) Goossens (1897-1988) was one of the most significant figures in the history of the oboe. He was an orchestral player, teacher and concert artist with a career which spanned more than half a century. It was Goossens’ talents … Continue reading →

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