Arthur Benjamin

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Born
18 September 1893
Born In
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died
10 April 1960 (aged 66)
Benjamin studied at the RCM and after serving in the infantry and the air force in WWI, joined the staff of the RCM in 1926. His early compositions were influenced by Gershwin, although such an influence is difficult to find upon hearing his work. An accomplished pianist, his ability on the instrument also played an important role in his work. A later and more productive influence was that of Latin American music. One of his most popular pieces and the one that gained him international recognition is the Jamaican Rumba (1938). The majority of his work is light and jovial in characte… read more
Benjamin studied at the RCM and after serving in the infantry and the air force in WWI, joined the staff of the RCM in 1926. His early compositions were influenced by Gershwin, although such an influence is difficult to find upon hearing his work. An accomplished pianist, his ability on the i… read more
Benjamin studied at the RCM and after serving in the infantry and the air force in WWI, joined the staff of the RCM in 1926. His early compositions were influenced by Gershwin, although such an influence is difficult to find upon hearing his work. An accomplished pianist, his ability on the instrument also played an important role in his work. A later and more pr… read more

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1 It Ain't Necessarily So Jamaican Rumba
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2 Konzert für Oboe c-Moll (nach D. Cimarosa): IV. Allegro giusto Konzert für Oboe c-Moll (nach D. Cimarosa): IV. Allegro giusto
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3 Storm Clouds Cantata (From "The Man Who Knew Too Much") [Arr. B. Herrman] Storm Clouds Cantata (From "The Man Who Knew Too Much") [Arr. B. Herrman]
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4 Jamaican Rumba - Live From Yellow Lounge Jamaican Rumba - Live From Yellow Lounge
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5 Konzert für Oboe c-Moll (nach D. Cimarosa): I. Introduzione. Larghetto Konzert für Oboe c-Moll (nach D. Cimarosa): I. Introduzione. Larghetto
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Albums

  1. 48 listeners

    21 Feb 1996 · 5 tracks

    BENJAMIN: Symphony No. 1 / Ballade for String Orchestra
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  2. 3 listeners

    29 Aug 2007 · 23 tracks

    Benjamin: Overture to an Italian Comedy; Cotillon, a Suite of Dance Tunes; North American Square Dance Suite; Symphony
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  3. 1 listener

    1996 · 1 track

    Symphony No. 1 / Ballade For String Orchestra
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  4. 0 listeners

    2011 · 9 tracks

    Violin Concerto etc.
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