George Benjamin

George Benjamin (born 1960) is a British composer, conductor and music educator.

Also recorded as George William John Benjamin; Sir George William John Benjamin.

Overview

Born at London in 1960.

In detail

George Benjamin studied at Conservatoire de Paris, Westminster School and King's College. training under Yvonne Loriod, Alexander Goehr and Olivier Messiaen is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is music, conducting and pedagogy. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.

Employment is recorded with King's College London. Membership is recorded of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Arnold Schönberg Prize and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “George Benjamin (composer)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q945633: George Benjamin

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