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'Landscape and Memory' album booklet and preview film
by Stephen Goss
Here are links to the booklet and preview film for Steve’s triple album Landscape and Memory Deux-Elles Classical Recordings DXL1202 © 2024. The booklet notes are by Jonathan Leathwood, and the design by Milton Mermikides and Tim A’Court. The film features many artists on the album. Released on 18th October 2024.
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Tonebase Livestreams and Interviews
by Stephen Goss
The link below takes you to a playlist of publicly available films that I have made for the educational platform tonebase. There are livestreams on the topics of performance anxiety, sonata form, and Bach’s Chaconne, as well as interviews with David Russell and Laura Snowden.
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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.
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Pedagogy's Parroting Problem
by Stephen Goss
A keynote lecture for the EGTA Summer Festival 2021, 11th August 2021. Pedagogy’s Parroting Problem: how tradition suffocates style and imagination.
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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
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Hiraeth: Manuel de Falla, Andrés Segovia, nostalgia, tradition, and performance practice
by Stephen Goss
This lecture was given at the 21c Guitar Conference in Portugal in March 2021. In it, I look at issues in 20th century guitar performance practice through the lens of Falla’s ‘Homenaje’ and my piece ‘Hiraeth’ (2020)
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Hiraeth: a new solo guitar work, article and interview
by Ken Murray, Michael Christoforidis, and Stephen Goss
8th March 2021 – A century to the day since Spanish composer Manuel de Falla’s iconic Homenaje a Debussy enjoyed its first major performance, Ken Murray performs a new companion piece composed by Stephen Goss.
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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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Tonebase Britten 'Nocturnal' lecture and interview films
In February 2020, Tonebase released my films about Britten’s ‘Nocturnal’. One is a lecture, filmed in Britten’s composition studio, the other is an interview with Laura Snowden about her work with Bream on ‘Nocturnal’.
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Improvisation as a Way of Knowing, GFA 2020
by Jonathan Leathwood, Stanley Yates, and Stephen Goss
These three videos form a Guitar Foundation of America online convention collaboration between Jonathan Leathwood, Stanley Yates and myself. We took a look at the pedagogical utility of improvisation as a tool for deepening our understanding of notated, composed music.
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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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PhD Thesis 'Interpretative technical aspects in Stephen Goss's solo guitar works'
by Rui Mourinho, University of Évora, Portugal
“Interpretative technical aspects in Stephen Goss’s solo guitar work composed between 2001 and 2017: The influence of sources in the development of an interpretation” is the title of Rui Mourinho’s recent PhD (2020) from the University of Évora in Portugal. Rui has kindly allowed me to share the PDF of the final thesis. It is written in Portuguese.
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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.
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PhD Thesis: Counterpoint and Performance of Guitar Music – Historical and Contemporary Case Studies
by Paul Ballam–Cross, University of Queensland, 2019
This thesis examines how contemporary composers approach counterpoint on the guitar. After a historical overview, the thesis centres on the work of six contemporary composers – Stephen Hough, Angelo Gilardino, Stephen Goss, Tilman Hoppstock, Ross Edwards, and Richard Charlton. Interviews are paired with detailed discussions of representative works for guitar by each composer.
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Theorbo Concerto Article
by Adrian Horsewood
Matthew Wadsworth talks to Adrian Horsewood, in the May 2019 edition of Classical Music Magazine, about the recently released recording of Stephen Goss’s Theorbo Concerto.
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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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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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DMA Thesis - Beyond Nothingness: A Broader Nihilism in "Cinema Paradiso" by Stephen Goss
by Dan Kyzer, University of North Texas
Dan Kyzer wrote his DMA thesis on nihilism in ‘Cinema Paradiso’. In his description of the thesis, Kyzer writes "Stephen Goss composed Cinema Paradiso, a six-movement suite for solo guitar, as an homage to films and film directors. Goss cites nihilism as a theme in Dogville, the film that inspires the fourth movement, “Mandalay,” but I assert that all the films and many musical devices throughout the piece can be read through the lens of nihilism."
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Tonebase lectures on composition and harmony
These are my first two film for Tonebase. One looks at the compositional process, the other is looks at common practice harmony.
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Composing and Performing as Problem Solving
by Charise Hastings (ed. Dack)
In this book chapter, Charise Hastings discusses Steve’s collaborative process with Jonathan Leathwood while working on Oxen of the Sun. The chapter is published in Music and Sonic Art:
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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.
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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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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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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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Translating the composer's ideas into sound
by Sean Shibe and Stephen Goss
A conversation published in Autumn 2017 in Versopolis, The European Review of Poetry, Books, and Culture.
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Fonéticae articulação -implicações na interpretação
by Rui Mourinho
This article presents an interpretation model focused on the articulation possibilities derived from the consonants classification system. The article used Cantigas de Santiago by Stephen Goss, a setting of seven pieces for solo guitar with themes extracted from the Codex Calixtinus, the Cantigas de Amigo by Martin Codax, and Cantigas de Santa Maria by Afonso X, as a laboratory work to demonstrate the interpretation model. The article is in Portuguese.
Published in Journal of the International Forum for Studies in Music and Dance Vol 4 No 4
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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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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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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.
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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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'Park of Idols' article, Soundboard
by Kimberly Patterson
Eclectic Influences: An In-Depth Look at Stephen Goss’s Park of Idols for Cello and Guitar by Dr Kimberly Patterson (University of Memphis). Published in Soundboard, the Journal of the Guitar Foundation of America, Vol.41 No.4 Spring 2016.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Feature article in the Independent
by Adam Sherwin
An article in the Independent about the forthcoming premiere of Stephen Goss’s Piano Concerto and how the work is based on the designs of Thomas Heatherwick. Published on 2nd April 2013.
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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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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.
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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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“Ressonâncias” O ciclo para guitarra (Sonata for Guitar, El Llanto de los Sueños, The Chinese Garden) de Stephen Goss
by Rui Mourinho, Master's Thesis, Escola de Superior de Música de Lisboa
This thesis documents the procedures that led to the first performances of Stephen Goss’s guitar cycle: Sonata for Guitar, El Llanto de los Sueños, The Chinese Garden. It analyses Goss’s exploration of resonance, its influence on the structure, its contribution to the character of the work and its influence in the interpretation of these works. The thesis is in Portuguese.
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Keynote Paper for the London Guitar Festival 2011
by Stephen Goss
This keynote paper for the London Guitar Festival was given at the Purcell Room, South Bank Centre, London on 5th June 2011. The topic was the current state of new music for guitar.
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The Albéniz Concerto: A new Romantic concerto
by Guy Traviss
This article about Stephen Goss’s collaborative work with Xuefei Yang was published in Classical Guitar Magazine in January 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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Developing a Medium: The collaborative process in Stephen Goss's Oxen of the Sun
by Jonathan Leathwood
This article is an extract from Jonathan Leathwood’s PhD thesis (University of Surrey 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.
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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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The Society of Influences
by Stephen Goss
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Contemporary Composers: Stephen Goss
by Therese Wassily Saba
Interview feature in Classical Guitar Magazine, February 2004.
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Come Heavy Sleep: motive and metaphor in Britten's Nocturnal for Guitar Op. 70
by Stephen Goss
Guitar Forum 1, EGTA: September 2001
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The Guitar and the Musical Canon
by Stephen Goss
Myths of tradition and heritage in concert repertoire and didactic methodology.
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Supporting Skills for Guitarists
by Stephen Goss
This publication was originally a unit from the Mtpp (Music Teaching in Private Practice) post-graduate course devised by the ISM in partnership with the University of Reading. There are chapters on sight reading, transcribing, arranging, editing, improvisation and composition.
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Innovations in European Guitar Compositions of the 1970s and 1980s
by Stephen Goss
I wrote this short series of articles in 1987 as part of my studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London. The articles were published in four instalments in Classical Guitar Magazine from October 1989 to January 1990.