Description
Benda Sonata in C Major-Flute and Basso Continuo
Benda Sonata in C Major-Flute and Basso Continuo
Composed by Jiri Antonin Benda
Edited by Janetzky
Published by Friedrich Hofmeister Musikverlag (HF.FH-2914)
Franz Benda
Czech composer, Benda (1709-1786) was a Bohemian violinist and composer. At the age of eighteen, Benda pursued his studies of the violin under Johann Gottlieb Graun, a pupil of Tartini.
He began his career as a violinist in the court orchestra of Frederick II of Prussia, where he later became the concertmaster. During his service to the king, he played approximately 50,000 concertos over a period of forty years. Benda also played a significant role in the development of the German sonata and the orchestral concerto.
Works for Flute by Franz Benda
Franz Benda composed a number of works for the flute, including solo concertos, duets, and chamber music. Some of his most famous pieces include:
- Flute Concerto in E minor
- Sonata in G minor for Flute and Basso continuo
- Sonata in A minor for Flute and Basso continuo
- Sonata in C major for Flute and Basso continuo
- Sonata in F major for Flute and Basso continuo
- Trio Sonata in E-flat major for Flute, Violin, and Basso continuo
- Trio Sonata in G major for Flute, Violin, and Basso continuo
These works are known for their technical virtuosity and expressiveness and continue to be popular among flautists and music enthusiasts today.
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