Franz Benda

Franz Benda (1709–1786) was a composer, concertmaster and violinist.

Overview

Recorded at birth as František Benda.

Born at Benátky nad Jizerou in 1709, died at Potsdam in 1786.

In detail

training under Johann Gottlieb Graun is recorded. Christian Friedrich Georg Berwald, Maria Carolina Wolf and Johann Friedrich Reichardt are recorded as having studied under Franz Benda. the recorded working language is Czech.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical. The authority associates the name with Baroque music.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Franz Benda”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q161328: Franz Benda

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