Short bio Julius Benedict
Full biography Julius Benedict
Julius Benedict, who lived from 1804 to 1885, was a German-born composer and conductor who spent most of his career in England. He had a thorough grounding in early German Romanticism and helped develop the style of Romanticism in England. Benedict wrote a variety of musical works, including piano concertos and symphonies, and was known for his recitatives in Italian opera productions. He also conducted the Royal Philharmonic Society concerts for many years and was a friend of Felix Mendelssohn, the famous composer and conductor. In fact, Mendelssohn praised Benedict's work, as did others during his time, and he continues to be recognized for his contributions to classical music. Even Prince Charles has championed Benedict and his music, stating that he hopes to see more recognition for this talented composer.
Compositions featuring Julius Benedict
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Capinera for voice & piano/orchestra "The Wren" or "The Thrush" | 3:11 min | Vocal Music | 1870 |
| 2 | Variations on the Carnival of Venice | 6:10 min | Vocal Music | 1865 |
| 3 | Piano Concerto in C minor, Op. 45 | 26:22 min | Concerto | 1850 |
| 4 | Piano Concerto in E flat major, Op. 89 | 33:08 min | Concerto | 1837 |
| 5 | Ecco quel fiero istante | 7:08 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 6 | Etude for piano in A flat major | 2:11 min | Keyboard | - |
| 7 | Greetings to America | 3:18 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 8 | La gitane et l'oiseau, for voice & orchestra | 3:18 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 9 | March of the Templars, for organ | 6:13 min | - | |
| 10 | Nocturne in A flat major, Op. 82/2 | 5:19 min | Keyboard | - |
| 11 | Presso quel rio che piange, canzonetta for voice & piano | 2:52 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 12 | Summer Is Nigh, for chorus | 2:41 min | Choral | - |
| 13 | Take This Lute | 5:07 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 14 | The Gypsy and the Bird | 3:00 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 15 | The Lily of Killarney, opera | 3:18 min | Opera | - |
Albums featuring Julius Benedict
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Benedict, Caplet, Chaminade, Ciardi, Fürstenau, Hüe, Hughes, Koechlin, Kummer, Ravel, Saint-Saëns, Trio Opera Viwa, Silvia Martinelli, Fabio Taruschio, Andrea Trovato – La Flûte Enchantée: Original Works For Soprano, Flute And Piano(CD, Album) | 2017 | Da Vinci Classics |
| 2 |  |
Benedict / Macfarren - Howard Shelley, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra – Concerto In C Minor, Op 45 - Concerto In E Flat Major Op 89 / Concertstück | 2009 | Hyperion |
| 3 |  |
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Gioacchino Rossini, Gabriel Fauré, Franz Liszt, Giulio Benedict, Francesco Paolo Tosti, Mario Pasquale Costa, Luigi Denza, Axel Everaert, Pascale Del Marmol – A Song Recital(CD, Album) | 2000 | Not On Label |
| 4 |  |
J. Strauss, Saint-Saëns, Benedict, Verdi, Donizetti - Eugenia Miroshnichenko – Soprano(LP, Repress) | 1980 | Мелодия |
| 5 |  |
Gluck, Handel, Pergolesi, Bach, Cimarosa, Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Benedict – The World Of The Flute(LP, Compilation, Stereo) | 1975 | Decca |
| 6 |  |
Balfe, Wallace, Benedict – Highlights From The Bohemian Girl, Maritana, The Lily Of Killarney(Cassette, ) | - | EMI |
| 7 |  |
The Lily of Killarney(2×LP, Album) | - | Rare Recorded Editions |
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