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British Musical Biography, 1897
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1BENNETT.
3Bennett, William, organist and composer, born near Teignmouth, 1767. He studied under Jackson of Exeter, and J. C. Bach and Schroeter, London. Organist of St. Andrew's Church, Plymouth. He died about 1830 one of two readings
4Bennett, William, organist and composer, born near Teignmouth, 1767. He studied under Jackson of Exeter, and J. C. Bach and Schroeter, London. Organist of St. Andrew's Church, Plymouth. He died about 1830. one of two readings
6Works—Six songs and a glee, London [1799], anthems and organ music, etc one of two readings
7Works—Six songs and a glee, London [1799], anthems and organ music, etc. one of two readings
9Bennett, W. J. E., compiler of a "Psalter, containing a selection of psalm tunes, chants, services, and other ecclesiastical music … arranged for congregational singing in four parts," 1843-44 one of two readings
10Bennett, W. J. E., compiler of a "Psalter, containing a selection of psalm tunes, chants, services, and other ecclesiastical music … arranged for congregational singing in four parts," 1843-44. one of two readings
12Bennett, William Mineard, composer and painter, born at Exeter, in 1778, died there October 17, 1858. He composed a number of glees and songs, and was a portrait painter.
14Bennett, Sir William Sterndale, composer and pianist, was born at Sheffield, April 13, 1816. He studied as a chorister in choir of King's College, Cambridge, under his grandfather, John Bennett, and received subsequent instruction from Charles Lucas, Dr. Crotch, Cipriani Potter, and W. H. Holmes. He studied at Leipzig Conservatorium under Moscheles, at the expense and on the suggestion of Messrs. Broadwood and Sons, during 1836-40. He appeared in England as concert-giver, 1843-1856, and was an unsuccessful candidate for Music Professorship at Edinburgh University, 1844. He married Miss Mary Ann Wood, 1844. Founded (with others) the Bach Society, 1849. Conducted the Philharmonic Society Concerts, 1856-66. Conducted the Leeds Musical Festival, 1858. Professor of Music at Cambridge, 1856. Mus. Doc., Cambridge, 1856. M.A., Cambridge, 1857. Principal of the R.A.M., 1866. D.C.L., Oxford, 1870. Knighted, 1871. Presented with testimonial, 1872. He died at London, February 1, 1875.
16Works—Op. 1, First Concerto for pianoforte and orchestra, in D minor, 1832; Op. 2, Capriccio for pianoforte, in D; Op. 3, Overture for full orchestra, Parisina, 1834-35; Op. 4, Second Concerto for pianoforte and orchestra, in E flat, Op. 8, Sestet for pianoforte and strings, 1844; Op. 9, Third Concerto for pianoforte and orchestra, in C minor, 1834; Op. 10, Three musical sketches for pianoforte; Op. 11, Six studies for the pianoforte; Op. 12, Three impromptus for pianoforte; Op. 13, Sonata for pianoforte, 1842; Op. 14, Three romances for pianoforte; Op. 15, Overture for full orchestra, The Naiads, 1836; Op. 16, Fantasia for pianoforte, 1842; Op. 17, Three Diversions for pianoforte duet; Op. 18, Allegro Grazioso for pianoforte; Op. 19, Fourth Concerto for pianoforte and orchestra, in F minor, 1836-1849; Op. 20, Overture for full orchestra, The Wood Nymph, 1840; Op. 22, Caprice in E for pianoforte and orchestra, 1840; Op. 23, Six songs for solo voice with pianoforte accompaniment, Op. 24, Suite de Pieces, for pianoforte, 1843; Op. 25, Rondo Piaccevale for pianoforte; Op. 26, Trio for pianoforte, violin, and 'cello, 1844; Op. 27, Scherzo for pianoforte, Op. 28, Rondino for pianoforte, 1853; Op. 29, Two studies for pianoforte; Op. 30, Four sacred duets; Op. 31, Tema e variazione for pianoforte, Op. 32, Sonata for pianoforte and 'cello, 1852; Op. 33, Sixty preludes and lessons for pianoforte, 1853; Op. 34, Rondo for pianoforte; Op. 35, Six songs (second set) for voice and pianoforte; Op. 36, Flowers of the month; Op. 37, Rondeau à la Polonaise pour le pianoforte [1858]; Op. 38, Toccato for pianoforte; Op. 39, The May Queen, a pastoral, by H. F. Chorley (cantata) for solo voices, chorus, and orchestra, Leeds Musical Festival, 1858, Op. 40, Ode, written for the opening of the International Exhibition, 1862, by (Lord) Alfred Tennyson, 1862; Op. 41, Cambridge Installation Ode, 1862; Op. 42, Fantasie-overture, Paradise and the Peri, for full orchestra, 1862, Op. 43, Symphony for full orchestra, in G minor; op. 44, The Woman of Samaria, an oratorio, for solo voices, chorus, and orchestra, Birmingham Festival, 1867, op. 45, Music to Sophocles' Ajax; Op. 46, Pianoforte Sonata, The Maid of Orleans.
18In addition to the above he wrote overtures, The Merry Wives of Windsor; Marie du Bois, 1845; A quintet for pianoforte and wind instruments, etc., songs, part-songs, pianoforte music, and collections of chants, etc., most of which have been published.
20Benson, George, composer and tenor singer, was born in 1814. He was a gentleman of the Chapel Royal, and in 1878 he graduated Mus. Bac., Cambridge. He died at London, August 9, 1884. He composed Glees: If music be the food of love (prize, 1868); Orpheus with his lute; True love to win. Sleep little baby, sleep, four-part song. The Wooer, madrigal. My God look upon me; I will arise, anthems. Songs, etc.
22Benson, John, musician, compiled "Sacred Harmony, a collection of tunes composed and arranged for one, two, three and four voices." London [1840].
24Benson, John Allanson, composer, organist and teacher, born near Ripley, Yorkshire, February 8, 1848. Connected with the family of the late Archbishop of Canterbury. He was intended, by his father, for an architect, but his love for music ultimately prevailed, and he adopted the art as his profession. He received his earliest instruction as a choir boy after the removal of his family to Harrogate, and afterwards became conductor of the local Philharmonic Society. As organist, teacher, lecturer, and composer, he is a prominent and busy figure in musical life at Harrogate.
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