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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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Benda, Franz
Musical biography noting his own accomplishments as singer, musician, and composer and his place in his musical family. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
Benda, Franz
Brief biographical sketch noting relationship with the Bach family from Timothy A. Smith's Sojourn pages.
Franz [Frantisek] Benda
Biography with family background, education, and links to related composers and topics from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program.
Benda, Frantisek
Background information showing his influence and fame in composition and violin playing from the Czech Classical Music Dictionary.
Frantisek Benda with King Frederick the Great
Portrait of the two with C. P. E. Bach in a chamber concert in the royal halls.
Frantisek Benda (1709-1786)
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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