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Friedrich Ludwig Benda

1746 – 1792

German musician

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About Friedrich Ludwig Benda

Lived 1746 – 1792 (aged 45–46). Friedrich Ludwig Benda was a German composer, independent publisher, music director, violinist, conductor and concertmaster.

Friedrich Ludwig Benda (; baptized 4 September 1746 in Gotha – 20 or 27 March 1792 in Königsberg) was a German violinist and composer.

Benda was the eldest son of Georg Anton Benda. He was appointed concert director at Königsberg in 1789.

Selected works Der Barbier von Sevilla, Singspiel in 4 acts (1776–1779); libretto by Friedrich Wilhelm Großmann after Beaumarchais Die Verlobung, Singspiel (1790); libretto by Friedrich Ernst Jester Louise, Singspiel in 3 acts (1791); libretto by Friedrich Ernst Jester Mariechen, Singspiel in 3 acts (1791–1792); libretto by Friedrich Ernst Jester Der Herr ist König, Psalm 97, Cantata

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Important facts

Born
1746, Gotha
Birth century
18th century
Died
20 March 1792, Königsberg, Kaliningrad
Occupation
Composer, independent publisher, music director, violinist, conductor, concertmaster
Nationality
Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich Ludwig Benda?

German musician

When was Friedrich Ludwig Benda born?

Friedrich Ludwig Benda was born in 1746 in Gotha.

When did Friedrich Ludwig Benda die?

Friedrich Ludwig Benda died on 20 March 1792 in Königsberg, Kaliningrad.

What was Friedrich Ludwig Benda's occupation?

Friedrich Ludwig Benda was a composer, independent publisher, music director, violinist, conductor and concertmaster.

What nationality was Friedrich Ludwig Benda?

Friedrich Ludwig Benda was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich Ludwig Benda

· Wikidata: Q2546912

· DBpedia: Friedrich Ludwig Benda

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