"The playing is spectacular, the
music is wonderful." -American Record Guide
"The instruments blended well and balanced perfectly, and the effect was
magical. Rachel has a most beautiful sound, and she and Rupert put together a
fascinating programme." -Margaret Phillips, Royal College of Music, London
The Gough Duo began performing in 1997 to extend a musical partnership
established when Rupert and Rachel were married three years earlier. From their
home in the cathedral close in Wells, where Rupert is Assistant Cathedral
Organist, the couple travels widely performing in Britain and abroad throughout
Europe as well as in North America.
Rachel Gough studied violin from an early age and did post graduate work on
scholarship at the Royal College of Music in London, earning a master's degree
in Advanced Performance. She teaches at the famous Wells Cathedral School of
music while also pursuing a freelance career.
Rupert Gough, in addition to his cathedral duties, enjoys a busy career as
recitalist, conductor, and accompanist. He has performed in some twenty
commercial recordings.