Richard Rodney Bennett
Sir Richard Rodney Bennett was an English composer and pianist. He was noted for his musical versatility, drawing from such sources as jazz, romanticism, and avant-garde; and for his use of twelve-tone technique and serialism. His body of work included over 200 concert works and 50 scores for film and television.
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- Born in
- Broadstairs
- Educated at
- Royal Academy of MusicLeighton Park SchoolSt Ronan's School
- Awards
- 🏆 Knight Bachelor🏆 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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1936
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