Randall Goosby, an American violinist signed exclusively to Decca Classics in 2020 at the age of 24, is renowned for his sensitive and intense musicianship, and his commitment to making music more inclusive and accessible. He champions under-represented composers and inspires others through his artistry.
Highlights of Goosby’s 2023/24 season include debut performances with the Boston Symphony, National Symphony, and European debuts with the Rotterdam Philharmonic, Danish National Radio Symphony, and Oslo Philharmonic. As Artist in Residence at London’s Southbank Centre, Goosby will perform Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 with the London Philharmonic and appear in recitals across Europe and the U.S.
Goosby made his Mostly Mozart Festival debut in 2023, performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. He has previously collaborated with leading orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Royal Scottish National Orchestra. His debut concerto album with Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra features works by Max Bruch and Florence Price, with Gramophone praising his expressive playing.
His first album, Roots, is a celebration of African-American music, exploring its evolution from spirituals to modern compositions. The album includes world-premiere recordings of music by Florence Price and works by William Grant Still and Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, along with a newly commissioned piece by Xavier Foley.
A passionate advocate for education and outreach, Goosby has worked with organizations like the Opportunity Music Project and Concerts in Motion. He hosted a residency with the Iris Collective in Memphis, connecting family history to music and fostering community collaboration.
Goosby has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2018 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant. He has studied at the Juilliard School under Itzhak Perlman and plays the 1708 “ex-Strauss” Stradivarius, generously loaned by the Samsung Foundation of Culture.