Benda, Christian

Rossini: Complete Overtures, Vol. 2 - Silken Ladder; Il Signor Bruschino; William Tell / Prague Sinfonia Orch., Benda

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2013-05-28

Works: Gioachino Rossini: Guillaume Tell; Eduardo e Cristina; L' Inganno felice; La Scala di seta; Demetrio e Polibio; Il Signor Bruschino; Sinfonia (Overture) in D major (di Bologna), QR vii/1; Sigismondo
Conductors: Benda, Christian
Ensemble: ; Prague Sinfonia Orchestra

Rossini's ceaseless wit and invention are best exemplified in his series of operas. His colorful orchestration and command of both comic and tragic elements can...continue...

Rossini: Complete Overtures, Vol. 1 - Thieving Magpie; Semiramide; Otello / Christian Benda

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2012-10-30

Works: Gioachino Rossini: La gazza ladra; Semiramide; Elisabetta, Regina d'Inghilterra; Otello; Le siège de Corinthe; Overture al conventello, for orchestra in D major; Ermione
Conductors: Benda, Christian
Ensemble: ; Prague Sinfonia Orchestra

Rossini wrote some of music's most masterful and lovable ones. His gift for comic and tragic forms was matched by a relish for characterization, qualities...continue...
Recording information: Kulturní Dum Barikádnídu, Prague, Czech Republic (09/05/2011-09/06/2011)....continue...

Schubert: Complete Overtures / Christian Benda

1 CD / Naxos Blu-Ray / 2011-10-25

Works: Franz Schubert: Overture for orchestra in D major (for Albrecht's play "Der Teufel als Hydraulicus"), D. 4; Der Spiegelritter, D. 11; Overture for orchestra in D major, D. 12; Overture for orchestra ...
Conductors: Benda, Christian
Ensemble: Prague Sinfonia

Schubert wrote his first theatrical work when he was fourteen and his hopes of success in the genre, never truly realized, were long-lasting. He wrote...continue...
Recording information: Arco Diva-Domovina, Prague, Czech Republic (11/10/2006-11/12/2006)....continue...

Malipiero: Tre Commedie Goldoniane

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2011-01-25

Works: Gian Francesco Malipiero: Tre commedie goldoniane, for orchestra; Stradivario, for orchestra (Ballet in one act); La Cimarosiana, for orchestra; Gabrieliana, for orchestra
Performers: Major, Tamas
Conductors: Benda, Christian

The Italian composer Gian Francesco Malipiero led two very differing lives. He dedicated himself to the creation of complete editions of music by the great...continue...
Recording information: Auditorio della RSI, Lugano, Switzerland (09/26/1997-09/30/1997)....continue...

Schubert: Complete Overtures, Vol. 2 / Benda, Prague Sinfonia

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2009-05-26

Works: Franz Schubert: Overture in D major, D 556; Overture in D major, D 590 "In the Italian style"; Overture in C major, D 591/Op. 170 "In the Italian Style"; Die Zauberharfe, D 644; Die Zwillingsbrü...
Conductors: Benda, Christian
Ensemble: Prague Sinfonia

Although Schubert's dream of success as a composer for the stage largely eluded him, some of his theatrical music was performed during his lifetime. His...continue...

Schubert: Complete Overtures Vol 1 / Benda, Prague Sinfonia

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2009-01-27

Works: Franz Schubert: Der Teufel als Hydraulicus Overture in D major, D 4; Der Spiegelritter, D 11; Overture in D major, D 12; Overture in D major, D 26; Des Teufels Lustschloss, D 84; Der vierjährige...
Conductors: Benda, Christian
Ensemble: Prague Sinfonia

Revered for his incomparable 'Lieder', Franz Schubert was also an avid opera-goer who yearned, largely in vain, for success as a composer of stage works....continue...

Philidor: Carmen Saeculare, etc / Cangemi, Gubisch, et al

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2007-03-27

Works: François-André Danican Philidor: Simphonie no 27 in G major (Ouverture; Carmen Saeculare, secular oratorio; Le sorcier, Overture; Tom Jones, opera
Performers: Abete, Antonio; Cangemi, Veronica; Gubisch, Nora; Litaker, Donald
Conductors: Benda, Christian; Malgoire, Jean-Claude
Ensemble: Prague Chamber Orchestra; Swiss Radio Chorus

François-André Danican Philidor pursued successful parallel careers as the composer of over 21 operas and as a chess virtuoso, known not least for his skill...continue...

Discover - Music of the Classical Era

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2005-11-01

Works: Roman Hoffstetter: Quartet for Strings in F major, (prev. attr. Haydn, Op.3/5); Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 45 in F sharp minor, H 1 no 45 "Farewell"; F Minor Variations; Mass in D minor, H 22 no...
Performers: Azesberger, Kurt; Berkes, Kalman; Biel, Ann-Christine; Holzer, Robert; Hugh, Timothy; Jando, Jeno; Kwon, Hellen; Loukianets, Viktoria; Payne, Joseph; Payne, Phoebe; Rydl, Kurt [Bass Vocals]; Sima, Ga...
Conductors: Wordsworth, Barry; Benda, Christian; Grodd, Uwe; Antal, Mátyás; Armstrong, Donald; Halstead, Anthony; Sobotka, Wolfgang; Drahos, Béla; Gmür, Hanspeter; Östman, Arnold; Hal...
Ensemble: ; Capella Istropolitana; Concentus Hungaricus; Drottningholm Court Theatre Orchestra; Failoni Chamber Orchestra; Hungarian Radio Orchestra; New Zealand Chamber Orchestra; Scottish Chamber Orchestra; ...

In music, the period from the middle of the 18th century to the beginning of the nineteenth is usually referred to as the Classical era....continue...

J.A. Benda: Viola Concerto; F. Benda: Violin Concerto / Suk

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2002-07-01

Works: Georg Anton Benda: Concerto for Viola in F major; Benda's Klagen, cantata for soprano; Franz Benda: Concerto for Violin in E flat major, L. II-5
Performers: Benda, Christian; Suk, Josef
Conductors: Benda, Christian
Ensemble: Prague Chamber Orchestra; Suk Chamber Orchestra

"Josef Suk gives a brilliant performances of Jiri's viola concerto. Ariane Pfister plays Frantisek's violin concerto with panache. The Suk Chamber Orhcestra accompanies very well....continue...

Jan Jiri and Frantisek Benda: Violin Concertos Vol 1

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2001-11-01

Works: Johann Georg: Concerto for Violin in G major; Franz Benda: Concerto for Violin in D major, L. II-2; Concerto for Violin in D minor, L. II-4
Performers: Suk, Josef
Conductors: Benda, Christian
Ensemble: Suk Chamber Orchestra

The Benda family and its musical tradition, which continue to this day, were founded by the first Jan Jiri Benda, who was born in 1686...continue...

Bach: The Musical Offering / Benda, Capella Istropolitana

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1998-04-23

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Musical Offering, BWV 1079
Performers: Benda, Christian; Benda, Sebastian
Conductors: Benda, Christian
Ensemble: Capella Istropolitana

CPE Bach: Hamburg Sinfonias / Bends, Capella Istropolitana

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1997-04-22

Works: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Sei sinfonie, symphonies (6) for strings & continuo ("Hamburg"), H. 657-662, Wq. 182
Conductors: Benda, Christian
Ensemble: Capella Istropolitana

Benda: Sinfonias nos 1-6 / Christian Benda, Prague CO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1995-09-14

Works: Georg Anton Benda: Symphony no 1 in D major; Symphony no 2 in G major; Symphony no 3 in C major; Symphony no 4 in F major; Symphony no 5 in G major; Symphony no 6 in E flat major
Performers: Stadtherr, Karel
Conductors: Benda, Christian
Ensemble: Prague Chamber Orchestra

Benda: Sinfonias nos 7-12 / Christian Benda, Prague CO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1995-09-14

Works: Georg Anton Benda: Symphony no 7 in D major; Symphony no 8 in D major; Symphony no 9 in A major; Symphony no 10 in G major; Symphony no 11 in F major; Symphony no 12 in A major
Conductors: Benda, Christian
Ensemble: Prague Chamber Orchestra

Stamitz: Cello Concertos nos 1-3 / Benda, Prague CO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1993-12-03

Works: Carl Stamitz: Concerto for Cello no 1 in A major; Concerto for Cello no 2 in C major; Concerto for Cello no 3 in C major
Performers: Benda, Christian
Conductors: Benda, Christian