William Sterndale Bennett

William Sterndale Bennett (1816–1875) was a composer, music educator and university teacher.

Also recorded as Sir William Sterndale Bennett; Sir Sterndale Bennett.

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Overview

Born at Sheffield in 1816, died at Greater London in 1875.

In detail

William Sterndale Bennett studied at Royal Academy of Music, St John's College and King's College School. training under William Henry Holmes, Cipriani Potter and William Crotch is recorded. Bettina Walker, Alice Mary Smith and Fanny Arthur Robinson are recorded as having studied under William Sterndale Bennett. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.

Employment is recorded with Royal Academy of Music and University of Cambridge.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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    “William Sterndale Bennett”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q201164: William Sterndale Bennett

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