Richard Rodney Bennett

Richard Rodney Bennett

Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, CBE (born 29 March 1936) is an English composer renowned for his film scores and his jazz performance as much as for his challenging concert works. He has lived in New York City since 1979.

Read more about Richard Rodney Bennett:  Biography, Music, Film and Television Scores, Portrait Bust, Selected Filmography

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