George Benjamin

George Benjamin’s works are published by Faber Music.

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2021-22
opera in seven scenes
60’

Three Consorts
2021
transcribed for chamber orchestra by George Benjamin
11-12’

Concerto for Orchestra
2021
orchestra
17’

Lessons in Love and Violence
2017
opera in two parts
c.90′

Dream of the Song
2014-15
countertenor, female chorus and orchestra
20’

Written on Skin
2012
opera in three parts
95’

Two or Four
2010
piano piece for two and/or four hands
2’

Duet
2008
piano and orchestra
c.12

Canon & Fugue (from The Art of Fugue)
2007
ensemble of 9 players
6½’
George Benjamin, Johann Sebastian Bach

Into the Little Hill
2006
A lyric tale in two parts for soprano, contralto and ensemble of 15 players
40’

Dance Figures
2004
orchestra
15’

Piano Figures
2004
solo piano
14’

Récit de tierce en taille
2004
orchestra
5’
George Benjamin, Nicolas De Grigny

Olicantus
2002
chamber ensemble of 15 players
4’

Palimpsests
2002
orchestra
21’

Shadowlines
2001
solo piano
15’

Three Miniatures for Solo Violin
2001
solo violin
7’

Olicantus
2001
solo piano
4’

Viola, Viola
1997
viola duo
c.9’

Sometime Voices
1996
baritone solo, SATB chorus and orchestra
10’

Fantasia 7 after Henry Purcell
1995
chamber ensemble of 4 players
5’
George Benjamin, Henry Purcell

Three Inventions for Chamber Orchestra
1995
chamber orchestra of 24 players
15’

Upon Silence
1991
mezzo-soprano and string ensemble of 7 players
10’

Upon Silence
1990
mezzo soprano and 5 viols
10’

Sudden Time
1993
large orchestra
15’

Antara
1987
16 players and electronics
20’

Fantasy on Iambic Rhythm
1985
piano solo
12’

Three Studies
1985
piano
18’

Jubilation
1985
orchestra and mixed children’s group
10’

Relativity Rag
1984
piano
4’

Fanfare for Aquarius
1983
chamber orchestra of 15 players
1’

At First Light
1982
chamber orchestra of 14 players
20’

Meditation on Haydn’s Name
1982
piano
3’

A Mind of Winter
1981
soprano & orchestra
10’

Sortilèges
1981
solo piano
11’

Ringed by the Flat Horizon
1980
orchestra
20’

Flight
1979
solo flute
8’

Piano Sonata
1978
solo piano
c.21’

Octet
1978
chamber ensemble of 8 players
10’

Altitude
1977
brass band
9’

Sonata for Violin and Piano
1977
violin and piano
23’

Meditation & Relativity Rag
piano solo
7’