“…the composer has a vision of a world in which music stitches together divinity, humanity, and the natural world into a living fabric of hope”
—ConcertoNet
latest albums
Three-time GRAMMY® nominee and American Prize-winner Benedict Sheehan has been called “one of the leading voices in religious classical music in the 21st century” (ConcertoNet) and “a remarkable musician and composer” (Choral Journal). He is Artistic Director and founder of the GRAMMY®-nominated Artefact Ensemble and a full-time freelance composer. His compositions have been praised as “luminous and uplifting” (Choir & Organ), “evocative” (Gramophone), “hypnotically beautiful” (MusicWeb International), “fresh and vibrant” (Audiophile Audition), “otherworldly” (Boston Musical Intelligencer), “monumental” (The Arts Desk, UK), and “simply breathtaking” (New York Concert Review).
His performances as a conductor have likewise been described as “technically flawless” (Musical America), “choral singing at its most exquisite” (HRAudio), “extravagantly beautiful” (The American Organist), and “beyond praise for excellence” (Fanfare Magazine). Sheehan’s award-winning recordings include Akathist (2024) (GRAMMY® nominated), Vespers (2021) (American Prize Winner), Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom (2020) (GRAMMY® nominated), as well as two acclaimed collaborations with Skylark Vocal Ensemble on Once Upon A Time (2020) (GRAMMY® nominated) and A Christmas Carol (2021). read benedict’s full bio
“brilliant”
—Choir & Organ (UK)
“simply
breathtaking”
—New York Concert Review
“amazing”
—Classics Today
“spellbinding”
—Textura
recent works
2024
Turbulence - available soon
satb
satb + bassoon
Ukrainian War Requiem - available soon
ttbb, soprano + tenor soli
satb, baritone solo + violin
satb, brass, timpani, handbells + organ
All Creatures of Our God and King
satb, brass, timpani, handbells + organ
2023
satb
solo soprano, harp + cello
In the Wondrous Blending of Sounds
satb + soprano solo
AKATHIST: An Oratorio - available soon
satb chorus, satb soli + orchestra
satb, alto or baritone solo + piano
satb
2021
2019
Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
satb + alto, baritone + bass soli
“a composer and conductor to watch in the 21st century”
—ConcertoNet
“unique musical genius”
—fanfare magazine
“marvelous…gorgeously rendered and profoundly personal”
—audiophile audition
