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Benjamin, Arthur

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Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and link to biographical essay from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
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Benjamin, Arthur  Links to essays at other sites: Twentieth Century Music: An Introduction by Eric Salzman Please note: These links will open in a new window. Biographical essay at the Naxos site...
http://stevenestrella.com/compos.../composerfiles/benjamin1960.html

(1893-1960) Picture, biography, work list, discography, and sound samples.
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Arthur Benjamin  At the outbreak of war in 1914 Benjamin joined the army, later transferring to the RAF. His wartime service was curtailed when his plane was shot down and he was...
http://www.boosey.com/pages/cr/c...tle=BiographyBoosey%20&%20Hawkes

Biography.
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Move Records Composer Arthur Benjamin  Stanford until the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Benjamin enlisted to serve in the infantry, but later transferred to the airforce and became a gunner with the Royal...
http://www.move.com.au/artist.cfm/476

Biography and list of works and recordings.
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Arthur Benjamin, Biography Australian Music Centre  List of works recordings held at the Australian Music Centre Library Born in Sydney in 1893, Arthur Benjamin grew up in Brisbane. He travelled to Britain in 1911 as the...
http://www.amcoz.com.au/comp/b/abenja.htm

Traces his musical and compositional development including the inclusion of Caribbean music in later works. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
http://www.wqxr.com/cgi-bin/iowa...a/learning/grove.html?record=937

Karadar listing of his operatic works noting title, date and place of first performance, and librettists.
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Arthur Benjamin Operas  Opera's Librettos Arthur Benjamin (1893 1960 Benjamin |Composers Mp3 Home Page] The Operas of Arthur Benjamin Operas: Title (date and place of first performance and libretto) Prima Donna Opera C....
http://www.karadar.com/Operas/benjamin.html

Extended original biography from pianist and composer Ian Munro, quotes and analysis of his person and works, and special emphasis on the Jamaican Rumba. Includes music samples and illustrations.
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Arthur Benjamin  Brisbane where he was educated at Bowen House School and Brisbane Grammar School. Abraham was a commission agent and Amelia was a competent amateur pianist whose playing was often enjoyed...
http://www.geocities.com/id_munro/ABbiog.htm

Biographical essay and music study are part of this CD review by Rob Barnett for Music on the Web(UK). Includes quotes, noted works, and related composers.
http://www.musicweb.uk.net/class...ev/2000/dec00/ArthurBenjamin.htm

Biographical background, list of movies scored by him or using his music, and supplemental film material from the Internet Movie Database (IMDb).
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Arthur Benjamin (I)  Discuss this person with other users on IMDb message board for Arthur Benjamin (I) Find where Arthur Benjamin is credited alongside another name Arthur Benjamin Email this page to a...
http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0071280/

Brief biography and caricature with summary of orchestral music and Naxos discography.
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Composer  Benjamin eventually established himself in London, where he made his career as a teacher, composer and pianist. His piano pupils at the Royal College of Music included Benjamin Britten. Orchestral...
http://www.naxos.com/composer/bt....asp?fullname=Benjamin,%20Arthur

Musica Classica Classical Music Dictionary entry with life and link to pupil Benjamin Britten.
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- Classical Music Dictionary Free MP3  Benjamin eventually established himself in London, where he made his career as a teacher, composer and pianist. His piano pupils at the Royal College of Music included Benjamin Britten. Arthur...
http://www.karadar.it/Dictionary/benjamin.html