Short bio Juraj Benes
Full biography Juraj Benes
Juraj Bene was a Slovak composer known for his contributions to opera and orchestral music. He was born in 1940 in Zilina, Slovakia and passed away in 2004. Bene studied at the Bratislava Conservatory and later at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.
Bene's compositions often incorporate thickening textures and separate melodic ideas in both tonal and atonal levels. He occasionally used polyphony and experimented with various musical forms, including ballads.
Bene's works have been performed by various orchestras and ensembles, including the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Cello Quartet. Some of his notable compositions include "Piano Concerto", "Chamber Music", and "Ballad for the Children".
Bene's contributions to Slovak music have earned him recognition and admiration as one of Slovakia's most celebrated composers. His legacy in music continues to inspire and influence aspiring musicians and composers in Slovakia and beyond.
Compositions featuring Juraj Benes
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Spelec, the Sharpshooter (from Anton Spelec, The Sharpshooter) | 3:11 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 2 | Beg to report, sir (from The Good Soldier Svejk) | 3:18 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 3 | Imperial and Royal Field (from MARSHAL Imperial and Royal Field Marshal) | 3:27 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 4 | In der Pfalz (Marschlied), song for voice & orchestra, Op. 32 | 2:54 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Juraj Benes
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Going To(CD, ) | 2011 | Slovenský Rozhlas |
| 2 |  |
Intermezzo No. 2 Per 12 Violoncelli(CD, Album) | 1992 | Not On Label |
| 3 |  |
Mémoire / Canzona / Music For Trumpet / Préférence(LP, Album) | 1984 | Opus |
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