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William Sterndale Bennett
p, 1816-1875 GB
Musician / Composer / Conductor of Classical
Sir William Sterndale Bennett (13 April 1816 – 1 February 1875) was an English composer, pianist, conductor and music educator. At the age of ten Bennett was admitted to the London Royal Academy of Music (RAM), where he remained for ten years. By the age of twenty, he had begun to make a reputation as a concert pianist, and his compositions received high praise. Among those impressed by Bennett was the German composer Felix Mendelssohn, who invited him to Leipzig. There Bennett became friendly with Robert Schumann, who shared Mendelssohn's admiration for his compositions. Bennett spent three winters composing and performing in Leipzig.
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Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation (Arr. Christopher Willcock) on Abide with Me: A Treasury of Classic Hymns by The Choir of Trinity College, Melbourne & Michael Leighton Jones When I Was in Trouble, I Called upon the Lord (Psalm 120) on Thou Art My Refuge: Psalms of Salvation & Mercy by Gloriae Dei Cantores & Elizabeth C. Patterson Piano Sextet in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 8: II. Quasi presto on Bennett: Piano Sextet, Op. 8 / Sonata Duo, Op. 32 by William Sterndale Bennett Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 1: II. Andante sostenuto on Bennett: Piano Concertos 1 & 3 and Caprice in E Major by William Sterndale Bennett, Malcolm Binns, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Nicholas Braithwaite Piano Sextet in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 8: I. Allegro moderato ma con passione on Bennett: Piano Sextet, Op. 8 / Sonata Duo, Op. 32 by William Sterndale Bennett Come Live With Me on The Romantic Englishman by The Hilliard Ensemble 30 Preludes and Lessons, Op. 33: No. 10: Lento e grave - Lento sostenuto on Bennett: Preludes and Lessons, Op. 33 / Capriccio, Op. 2 / Romances / Impromptus by William Sterndale Bennett Pochwal, mój duchu, Mocarza / Praise To The Lord The Almighty on Ratujmy Organy Kościoła Jezusowego by Paweł Seligman, Wyższobramski Chór Kameralny & Andrzej Sikora The Naiades, Op. 15: Overture on Bennett: Overtures & Symphony in G Minor by William Sterndale Bennett & Nicholas Braithwaite Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 1: I. Allegro con brio on Bennett: Piano Concertos 1 & 3 and Caprice in E Major by William Sterndale Bennett, Malcolm Binns, London Philharmonic Orchestra & Nicholas BraithwaiteTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphony In G Minor - Overtures | William Sterndale Bennett | 2007 | Album |
| Piano Concerto No 4, Op 19 / Caprice In E Major, Op 22 / Piano Concerto In E Major, Op 18 (First Recording) | William Sterndale Bennett, Francis Edward Bache, Howard Shelley | 2007 | Album |
| Piano Concerto No. 4 In F Minor / Fantasia In A, Op 16 / Symphony In G Minor | William Sterndale Bennett | 1990 | Album |
| Piano Concerto No. 1 / Piano Concerto No. 3 / Caprice | William Sterndale Bennett, Malcolm Binns, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicholas Braithwaite | 1990 | Album |
| Piano Concerto No. 2 / Piano Concerto No. 5 / Adagio | William Sterndale Bennett, Malcolm Binns, Philharmonia Orchestra, Nicholas Braithwaite | 1990 | Album |
| Piano Concerto In F Minor - Symphony In G Minor | William Sterndale Bennett | 1986 | Album |
| The Sound Of The Georgian Piano / English Keyboard Music 1760-1860 | John Field / William Sterndale Bennett / John Burton / George Frederick Pinto - Alan Cuckston | 1975 | Album |
| Songs | William Sterndale Bennett | Album |
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