Benjamin Wallfisch
b. 1979
British
Summary
Described by BBC Radio 3 as 'a major new name on the new music horizon' (Humphrey Burton) Benjamin Wallfisch is in constant receipt of commissions for the concert hall, ballet and theatre. Associate Composer of the Orchestra of St. John's Smith Square and Associate Conductor of the English Chamber Orchestra, he combines his work as a composer with a busy schedule of conducting engagements around the globe. In 2006, Wallfisch had a new work for orchestra premièred in the BBC Proms and Quartz released a CD dedicated to Benjamin's compositions including his new Clarinet Concerto, dedicated to and performed by Michael Collins, and a selection of chamber works.
Biography
Described by BBC Radio 3 as 'a major new name on the new music horizon' (Humphrey Burton) Benjamin Wallfisch is in constant receipt of commissions for the concert hall, ballet and theatre. Associate Composer of the Orchestra of St. John's Smith Square and Associate Conductor of the English Chamber Orchestra, he combines his work as a composer with a busy schedule of conducting engagements around the globe. In 2006, Wallfisch had a new work for orchestra premièred in the BBC Proms and Quartz released a CD dedicated to Benjamin's compositions including his new Clarinet Concerto, dedicated to and performed by Michael Collins, and a selection of chamber works.