William Sterndale Bennett

Sir William Sterndale Bennett (* April 13rd 1816 with Sheffield - † 1875 with London) was the founder of Bach Society, which organized the first English hearing of the Passion according to Saint Matthieu of Jean-Sebastien Bach.

Pianist and Leader, it also composed 4 concertos for piano, a symphony, chamber music and some works choral societies.

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