Previous posts for November 22nd are here: Benjamin Britten (2019), Cecil Sharp (2020), Wilhelm Friedemann Bach; Stephen Hough (2022), Gunther Schuller; Benjamin Britten (2022), and Benjamin Britten (2023)
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Franz [FrantiĊĦek] Benda (bapt. 22 November 1709 – 7 March 1786) was a Bohemian violinist and composer, who worked for much of his life at the court of Frederick the Great.
The Old Routine
He was a member of the crown prince's orchestra, and later became concertmaster to the king. He played about 50,000 concertos over a period of forty years. -- Wikipedia
Today I am writing to send a
Birthday salute to Franz Benda,
A man with a lot on his plate
When working for Frederick the Great,
Where concertos by thousands were played
In a seemingly endless parade.
The job, though relentless, was big,
And in fact, was an excellent gig,
So adjusting his courtliest wig,
Herr Benda continued to play
In a galant pre-classical way
Every day, every day, every day…
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