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Composer of the Week William Sterndale Bennett (1816-1875) Episodes

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  1. Buried Near Purcell

    5/5 Donald Macleod focuses on Bennett's successful final years.

  2. Bennett and Moscheles

    4/5 How Bennett became firmly established as a teacher, performer and composer in London.

  3. Honoured by Mendelssohn

    3/5 Donald Macleod focuses on Bennett's friendships with Schumann and Mendelssohn.

  4. An Angel Musician

    2/5 Donald Macleod discusses Bennett's visit to Germany and the time he performed for Schumann

  5. The English Hummel

    1/5 How Bennett made a name for himself as a concert pianist and was dubbed the English Hummel