Bennett, William Sterndale, 1816-1875

William Sterndale Bennett was an English composer, conductor, and teacher of music. He wrote most of his best compositions in Leipzig, where he befriended Mendelssohn and Schumann. He later curtailed composition in favor of education, first as Professor of Music at Cambridge and later as Principal of the Royal Academy of music; he was also conductor of the London Philharmonic. His piano music remains a prime example of Victorian musical tastes.

From the description of William Sterndale Bennett letters to Edward Thring, 1871-1873. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 56937482

First performance, Leipzig Gewandhaus, 17 January, 1838, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of 4ème concerto, op. 19 / par William Sterndale Bennett. [19--?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42886734

English composer; teacher of Arthur Sullivan.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : 50 Inverness Terrace, to Arthur Sullivan, 1864 Nov. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125512

English composer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Kensington Gardens, to Sir George [Smart], 1862 Nov. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270672266

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], to Mr. [Joseph] Bennett, 1874 Nov. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270672250

From the description of Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [London], to [Sir John Everett] Millais 1872 Dec. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270672263

From the description of Autograph letters signed (5), dated : [London], to [Otto] Goldschmidt, 1859 July 27-Nov. 15 and 1864 Jan. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270672256

From the description of Autograph letter signed, postmarked : London, to Felix Mendelssohn, 1838 July 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270672260

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], to Lionel Clarke, 1866 Apr. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270672253

Composed Leipzig, 1840-41.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Cappriccio [sic] : pour le piano avec accompagnement d'orchestre / composé et dédié à Madame Louise Dulcken par William Sterndale Bennett. [19--?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 42886718