Benda, Frantisek B Composers Composition
Benda, Frantisek B Composers Composition
Benda, Frantisek
Bohemian composer Frantisek (Franz) Benda (1709-1786), born in Staré Benátky, and also a virtuoso violinist, was a favorite of J. S. Bach during the latter's final years. His was a musical family, including brother Georg Benda, another composer and violinist of renown.
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- Brief biographical sketch noting relationship with the Bach family from Timothy A. Smith's Sojourn pages.
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- Portrait of the two with C. P. E. Bach in a chamber concert in the royal halls.
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- Background information showing his influence and fame in composition and violin playing from the Czech Classical Music Dictionary.
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- Extended biography and family history, beginning with his father, Jan Jiri and discussing other members and their ongoing musical influence. Includes Naxos discography.
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- Biography with family background, education, and links to related composers and topics from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program.
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