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Benjamin Zander (09 Mar 1939 - )

Male Person - United Kingdom English conductor

Releases (1)

Official

Album

  1. Benjamin Zander on Performing and Listening to Beethoven: Symphonies No. 5 & No. 7 1999

Relationships (10)

Teachers

  1. Herbert Withers cello
  2. Benjamin Britten
  3. David Simpson
  4. Imogen Holst
  5. Gaspar Cassadó cello

Conductor For

  1. Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
  2. Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

Founded

  1. Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
  2. Boston Philharmonic Orchestra

Member Of

  1. National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain

Recordings by (41)

  1. Introduction 3:40 (1999)
  2. Discussions and Performances of Moonlight Sonata 8:52 (1999)
  3. Discussions and Performances of Symphony No. 5: Mvt. I 15:43 (1999)
  4. Discussions and Performances of Symphony No. 5: Mvt. II 8:42 (1999)
  5. Discussions and Performances of Symphony No. 5: Mvt. III 7:18 (1999)
  6. Discussions and Performances of Symphony No. 5: Mvt. IV 6:11 (1999)
  7. Discussions and Performances of Symphony No. 7: Mvt. I 10:45 (1999)
  8. Discussions and Performances of Symphony No. 7: Mvt. II 5:32 (1999)
  9. Discussions and Performances of Symphony No. 7: Mvt. III 1:38 (1999)
  10. Discussions and Performances of Symphony No. 7: Mvt. IV 1:53 (1999)
  11. On Performing and Listening to Mahler: Symphony No. 9: First Movement 52:54 (1999)
  12. On Performing and Listening to Mahler: Symphony No. 9: Second Movement 6:44 (1999)
  13. On Performing and Listening to Mahler: Symphony No. 9: Third Movement 5:59 (1999)
  14. On Performing and Listening to Mahler: Symphony No. 9: Fourth Movement 11:01 (1999)
  15. Fourth Movement: "The Heavenly Life" 24:05 (28 Aug 2001)
  16. First Movement: The Earthly Struggle 26:40 (28 Aug 2001)
  17. Second Movement: Death Takes the Fiddle 14:39 (28 Aug 2001)
  18. Third Movement: The Gates of Heaven 13:33 (28 Aug 2001)
  19. Intro - The Orchestra 15:56 (2001)
  20. The Motives 18:57 (2001)
  21. The Structure 6:06 (2001)
  22. The Adagietto 14:16 (2001)
  23. The Scherzo - Vienna 9:32 (2001)
  24. Experiencing the Symphony 13:34 (2001)
  25. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Third Symphony: Introduction 11:40 (24 Feb 2004)
  26. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Third Symphony: 1st movement 21:44 (24 Feb 2004)
  27. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Third Symphony: 2nd movement 8:30 (24 Feb 2004)
  28. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Third Symphony: 3rd movement 8:59 (24 Feb 2004)
  29. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Third Symphony: 4th movement 8:25 (24 Feb 2004)
  30. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Third Symphony: 5th movement 3:48 (24 Feb 2004)
  31. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Third Symphony: 6th movement 13:23 (24 Feb 2004)
  32. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer and Symphony no. 1 - Part 1 3:31 (25 Oct 2005)
  33. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer and Symphony no. 1 - Part 2 5:07 (25 Oct 2005)
  34. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer and Symphony no. 1 - Part 3 2:58 (25 Oct 2005)
  35. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer and Symphony no. 1 - Part 4 2:57 (25 Oct 2005)
  36. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer and Symphony no. 1 - Part 5 5:56 (25 Oct 2005)
  37. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer and Symphony no. 1 - Part 6 15:19 (25 Oct 2005)
  38. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer and Symphony no. 1 - Part 7 6:56 (25 Oct 2005)
  39. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer and Symphony no. 1 - Part 8 12:59 (25 Oct 2005)
  40. Benjamin Zander discusses Mahler's Songs of a Wayfarer and Symphony no. 1 - Part 9 23:17 (25 Oct 2005)
  41. Conductor’s Introductory Remarks 7:29 (02 Dec 2014)

On Recordings (50)

Conducted

  1. The Sage 0:20 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  2. Evocation of the Ancestors 0:44 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  3. Ritual of the Rival Tribes 1:49 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  4. Spring Round 3:39 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  5. Glorification of the Chosen One 1:29 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  6. The Sacrifice-Introduction 4:44 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  7. Mystic Circles of the Young Girls 3:29 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  8. The Augurs of Spring 3:24 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  9. Ritual Action of the Ancestors 3:39 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  10. Dance of the Earth 1:19 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  11. Sacrificial Dance the Chosen One 4:49 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  12. Adoration of the Earth-Introduction 3:34 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  13. Procession of the Sage 0:40 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  14. Ritual of Abduction 1:20 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1992)
  15. Petrushka: II. The Crowds 2:57 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  16. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major: III. Presto 4:12 Stephen Drury, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  17. Petrushka: X. Dance of the Wet Nurses 2:11 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  18. Petrushka: VII. Dance of the Ballerina 2:43 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  19. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major: II. Adagio assai 9:10 Stephen Drury, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  20. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in G major: I. Allegramente 8:24 Stephen Drury, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  21. Petrushka: III. The Charlatan’s Booth 4:25 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  22. Petrushka: XII. Dance of the Gipsy Girls 0:51 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  23. Petrushka: XIV. The Masqueraders 1:17 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  24. Petrushka: VI. The Moor’s Room 1:09 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  25. Petrushka: IV. Russian Dance 3:26 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  26. Petrushka: V. Petrushka’s Room 3:19 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  27. Petrushka: XIII. Dance of the Coachmen and Grooms 0:45 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  28. Petrushka: XI. Dance of the Peasant and the Bear 1:38 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  29. Petrushka: IX. The Shrove‐Tide Fair (Near Evening) 1:11 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  30. Petrushka: XV. Conclusion (Petrushka’s Death) 1:09 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  31. Petrushka: I. The Shrove‐Tide Fair 7:20 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  32. Petrushka: VIII. Waltz (Ballerina and Moor) 1:23 Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1998)
  33. Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio 6:26 Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (28 Sep 1999)
  34. Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: II. Allegretto 7:46 Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (28 Sep 1999)
  35. Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegro, Tempo I, Presto 10:45 Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (28 Sep 1999)
  36. Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: IV. Allegro con brio 8:57 Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (28 Sep 1999)
  37. Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: III. Allegro 4:21 Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (28 Sep 1999)
  38. Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto, Più moto 8:45 Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (28 Sep 1999)
  39. Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: I. Poco sostenuto – Vivace 13:55 Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (28 Sep 1999)
  40. Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92: III. Presto, Assai meno presto 8:05 Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (28 Sep 1999)
  41. Symphony No. 9 in D major: IV. Molto adagio 27:43 Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1999)
  42. Symphony No. 9 in D major: III. Rondo: Burleske. Allegro assai. Sehr trotzig 13:30 Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1999)
  43. Symphony No. 9 in D major: I. Andante comodo 30:08 Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1999)
  44. Symphony No. 9 in D major: II. Im Tempo eines gemächlichen Landlers. Etwas täppisch und sehr derb 15:50 Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (1999)
  45. Violin Concerto in E minor, op. 64: Second Movement. Andante 7:29 Stefan Jackiw, New England Conservatory Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (2000)
  46. Violin Concerto in E minor, op. 64: Third Movement. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivace 7:01 Stefan Jackiw, New England Conservatory Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander (2000)

Vocals

  1. On Performing and Listening to Mahler: Symphony No. 9: Fourth Movement 11:01 Benjamin Zander (1999) spoken vocals
  2. On Performing and Listening to Mahler: Symphony No. 9: Third Movement 5:59 Benjamin Zander (1999) spoken vocals
  3. On Performing and Listening to Mahler: Symphony No. 9: Second Movement 6:44 Benjamin Zander (1999) spoken vocals
  4. On Performing and Listening to Mahler: Symphony No. 9: First Movement 52:54 Benjamin Zander (1999) spoken vocals

Credited as (29)

  1. Benjamin Zander
  2. Gustav Mahler; Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  3. Mahler; Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander, Camilla Tilling
  4. Mahler; Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  5. Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  6. Beethoven; Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  7. Boston Philharmonic, Benjamin Zander
  8. Dmitri Shostakovich; Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  9. Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  10. Mozart, Schubert; Boston Philharmonic, Benjamin Zander
  11. Anton Bruckner; Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  12. Aline Brewer, Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  13. Lilli Paasikivi, Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  14. Ladies of The London Philharmonic Choir, Lilli Paasikivi, Tiffin Boys’ Choir, Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  15. Sarah Connolly, Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  16. Sarah Connolly, Miah Persson, Philharmonia Chorus, Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  17. Camilla Tilling, Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  18. Mahler; Benjamin Zander, Philharmonia Orchestra
  19. Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  20. Stephen Drury, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  21. Beethoven; Benjamin Zander, Dominique Labelle, D’Anna Fortunato, Brad Cresswell, David Arnold, Chorus pro Musica, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
  22. Donald M. Kendrick, David Arnold, Chorus pro Musica, Brad Cresswell, D’Anna Fortunato, Dominique Labelle, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  23. Boston Philharmonic Orchestra,Benjamin Zander,Alexander Baillie
  24. Boston Philharmonic Orchestra,Benjamin Zander
  25. Stravinsky, Ravel; Stephen Drury, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  26. Stravinsky; Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander, Rex Lawson
  27. Philharmonia Orchestra & Benjamin Zander
  28. Christopher Maltman, Philharmonia Orchestra, Benjamin Zander
  29. Stefan Jackiw, New England Conservatory Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander

Links (9)

Official Homepages

  1. https://www.benjaminzander.org/
  2. http://www.benjaminzander.com/

Other Databases

  1. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n00095812
  2. https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n00095812
  3. https://d-nb.info/gnd/135123526

Discogs

  1. https://www.discogs.com/artist/1582983

Allmusic

  1. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0002032646

VIAF ID

  1. http://viaf.org/viaf/11082803

Wikidata

  1. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q817758