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Robert Russell Bennett

American composer, arranger

Robert Russell Bennett (June 15, 1894 – August 18, 1981) was an American composer and arranger, best known for his orchestration of many well-known Broadway and Hollywood musicals by other composers such as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, and Richard Rodgers.

In 1957 and 2008, Bennett received special Tony Awards recognizing his orchestrations for Broadway shows. Early in his career, he was often billed as Russell Bennett.

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Works

The Long LineThe Long Line
  • A Song Sonata
  • A Song Sonata: I. Belligerent
  • A Song Sonata: II. Slow and Lonely
  • A Song Sonata: III. Madly Dancing
  • Allies on the March
  • Autobiography
  • Autobiography, Part One: I. 1894 - Cherry Street
  • Autobiography, Part One: II. 1899 - South Omaha
  • Autobiography, Part One: III. 1900 - Corn, Cows, and Music
  • Autobiography, Part Two: IV. 1916 - MO to NY
  • Autobiography, Part Two: V. 1919 - The Merrill Miracle
  • Autobiography, Part Two: VI. 1926 - A Parisian in Paris
  • Autobiography, Part Two: VII. 1935 - What Was the Question?
  • Beneath the Southern Cross
  • D-Day
  • Danger Down Deep
  • Down to the Sea in Ships
  • Down to the Sea in Ships: I. The Way of the Ship
  • Down to the Sea in Ships: II. Mists and Mystery
  • Down to the Sea in Ships: III. Songs in the Salty Air
  • Down to the Sea in Ships: IV. Waltz of the Clipper Ships
  • Down to the Sea in Ships: V. Finale, Introducing the S.S. Eagle
  • Fire on the Waters
  • Four Preludes for Band
  • Four Preludes for Band: I. George
  • Four Preludes for Band: II. Vincent
  • Four Preludes for Band: III. Cole
  • Four Preludes for Band: IV. Jerome
  • Full Fathom Five
  • Guadalcanal March
  • Hard Work and Horseplay
  • Hexapoda (5 Studies in Jitteroptera)
  • Hexapoda (Five Studies In Jitteroptera)
  • Hexapoda: I. Gut-Bucket Gus
  • Hexapoda: II. Jane Shakes Her Hair
  • Hexapoda: III. Betty and Harold Close Their Eyes
  • Hexapoda: IV. Jim Jives
  • Hexapoda: V. Til Dawn Sunday
  • Mare Nostrum
  • Mediterranean Mosaic
  • Organ Sonata in G major
  • Organ Sonata in G major: I. Con fuoco
  • Organ Sonata in G major: II. Allegretto grazioso
  • Organ Sonata in G major: III. Rondo: Allegro molto alla breve
  • Peleliu
  • Rings Around Rabaul
  • Ships That Pass
  • Suite of Old American Dances
  • Suite of Old American Dances: I. Cake Walk
  • Suite of Old American Dances: II. Schottische
  • Suite of Old American Dances: III. Western One-Step
  • Suite of Old American Dances: IV. Wallflower Waltz
  • Suite of Old American Dances: V. Rag
  • Symphonic Scenario
  • Symphonic Songs for Band
  • Symphonic Songs for Band: I. Serenade
  • Symphonic Songs for Band: II. Spiritual
  • Symphonic Songs for Band: III. Celebration
  • The Magnetic North
  • The Pacific Boils Over
  • The Song of the High Seas
  • The Sound of Victory
  • The Turkey Shoot
  • The Turning Point
  • Theme of the Fast Carriers
  • Two If by Sea
  • Victory at Sea
  • Violin Concerto In A Major
  • Violin Concerto in A major “In the Popluar Style”: IV. Allegro non troppo vivo
  • Violin Concerto in A major “In the Popular Style”
  • Violin Concerto in A major “In the Popular Style”: I. Allegro moderato
  • Violin Concerto in A major “In the Popular Style”: II. Andante moderato
  • Violin Concerto in A major “In the Popular Style”: III. Vivace
  • Voyage Into Fate