William Sterndale Bennett
Born: 13th April 1816, Sheffield, England
Died: 1st February 1875, St Johns Wood, London
Nationality: English
Sir William Sterndale Bennett 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.
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Simon Callaghan on Sterndale Bennett
23rd Feb 2026
Known for his adventurous exploration of neglected repertoire, the British pianist discusses his latest recording of concertos by William Sterndale Bennett (released last month on Lyrita).
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All Works: Bennett, W S
- Adagio (1)
- Allegro grazioso, Op. 18 (1)
- Capriccio in D minor, Op. 2 (1)
- Caprice in E, Op. 22 (4)
- Chamber Trio, Op. 26 (2)
- Characteristic Studies (2), Op. 29 (1)
- Come live with me (1)
- Fantasia in A, Op. 16 (1)
- Genevieve, WoO 42 (1)
- Gentle Zephyr (1)
- God is a Spirit (1)
- Impromptus (3), Op. 12 (1)
- May-Dew (1)
- Musical Sketches (3), Op. 10 (2)
- Overture, Parisina (1)
- Overture, The May Queen (1)
- Overture, The Naiads (1)
- Overture, The Wood-nymphs (1)
- Piano Concerto No 4 in F minor, Op. 19 (2)
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 1 (2)
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in E flat (2)
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 9 (2)
- Piano Concerto No. 4 (1)
- Piano Concerto No. 5 in F minor (1)
- Piano Sextet, Op. 8 (3)
- Piano Sonata No. 1, Op. 13 (1)
- Piano Sonata No. 2 in A flat major, Op. 46, "The Maid of Orleans" (1)
- Pieces (4), Op. 28 (1)
- Preludes and Lessons (30), Op. 33 (1)
- Romances (3), Op. 14 (1)
- Rondeau à la Polonaise, Op. 37 (1)
- Rondo piacevole, Op. 25 (2)
- Scherzo, Op. 27 (1)
- Sonata Duo, Op. 32 (2)
- Songs (4), Op. 47 (1)
- Songs (6), Op. 35 (1)
- Songs (6), Op.23 (1)
- String Quartet in G major, WoO17 (1)
- Suite de pieces, Op. 24 (1)
- Symphony in G minor (1835/1836) (1)
- Symphony in G minor, Op. 43 (2)
- The carol singers (1)
- The Millstream (1)
- The Songs of Today (1)
- Three Diversions, Op. 17 No. 3 (2)
- Three Romances Op. 14, No. 2 (1)
- To Chloe (In Sickness) (1)
- Toccata in C minor, Op. 38 (1)
- Winter′s Gone (1)
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William Sterndale Bennett: Piano Concertos Nos. 4 & 6
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