BENJAMIN, ARTHUR BIOGRAPHY

(1893 - 1960)

The Australian composer Arthur 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 Music

Among a number of attractive compositions, Arthur Benjamin's Jamaican Rumba remains the most popular, with his charming oboe concerto, based on the work of the Italian 18th century composer Cimarosa.


Albums featuring this composer are available for download from ClassicsOnline.com

Best of British Light Music, Vol. 3

8.554711

Orchestral

ENKELIN AANIN (Angel's Voices)

8.503147

Concertos

BENJAMIN: Symphony No. 1 / Ballade for String Orchestra

8.223764

Orchestral

GRAINGER / LILBURN: Colonial Diversions (Tintner Edition 12)

8.557244

Orchestral

Italian Oboe Concertos, Vol. 1

8.553433

Concertos

THE ART OF ANTHONY CAMDEN

8.554907DX

Concertos

Miniatures (British Light Music)

8.223522

Orchestral

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