Benjamin Lees
American composer Benjamin Lees was born on 8 January 1924 in Manchuria (China/Russia). His family emigrated to California, USA when he was an infant. He studied composition with George Antheil for four years.
His career included a sojourn in Europe, on a 1954 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Lees died in Glen Cove, New York on 21 May 2010, aged eighty-six.
A selection of articles about Benjamin Lees
CD Spotlight. Divertingly Arranged - Music from China and the USA, heard by Howard Smith. '... less conclusive ...'
CD Spotlight. Extrovert Optimism - Piano music by Benjamin Lees, recommended by Patric Standford. '... a pleasant surprise ...'
Record Box. A Crowd Pleaser - Concertos and a symphony by Lee Actor, heard by Ron Bierman
Three Questions before the First Night - Carson Cooman talks to Benjamin Lees about his Piano Concerto No 3
CD Spotlight. Tight development - Benjamin Lees' Symphonies Nos 2, 3 and 5, recommended by Ron Bierman. 'The orchestra responds beautifully ...'
CD Spotlight. Intense style - Gold and Lees piano concertos, reviewed by Ron Bierman. '... a thoroughly convincing performance.'
CD Spotlight. Discussion partners - Contemporary American piano concertos, reviewed by Ron Bierman. '... a masterful performance.'
CD Spotlight. Opportunity to shine - Concertos for Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's centennial, appreciated by Ron Bierman. '... filled with romantic gestures and crowd-pleasing virtuosity.'
CD Spotlight. To be a composer - Benjamin Lees' Symphony No 4, appreciated by Ron Bierman. '... Buswell's playing is consistently rich and beautiful.'
Profile. To be a composer - Ron Bierman continues his feature about Benjamin Lees
Profile. To be a composer - Ron Bierman continues his feature about Benjamin Lees
Profile. To be a composer - Ron Bierman met and talked to Benjamin Lees