威廉姆·本内特是19世纪英国著名的作曲家和钢琴家。他的钢琴音乐作品得到与他同时代作曲家――门德尔松和舒曼的高度评价。西方音乐界将其钢琴音乐视为英国19世纪中期音乐风格的典范。本内特强调音乐结构的有机统一和调性的严谨布局,但又不拘泥于形式,求变出新,达到古典与浪漫的最佳平衡。同时,他还追求简洁的诗性语言与钢琴化的音乐表现,使得音乐充满着明快、纯净、柔美的特点。 William Bennett is a famous 19th century British composer and pianist. His piano music was highly praised by his contemporary composers, Mendelssohn and Schumann. Western musicians regard their piano music as a model of British mid-19th century musical styles. Bennett emphasizes the organic unity and tonal rigor of the musical structure, but does not rigidly adhere to the form and seek new ways to achieve the best balance between classicality and romance. At the same time, he also pursues concise poetic language and piano music performance, making the music full of bright, pure and soft features.