Benda Chamber Orchestra is a Czech amateur music ensemble in Usti nad Labem,

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. It is named after the renowned Czech family of musicians and composers of the 18th century - the Bendas (František Benda or

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, Jiří Antnonín Benda or

Georg Anton Benda Georg Anton Benda ( cz, Jiří Antonín Benda, italic=no, link=no; 30 June 17226 November 1795) was a composer, violinist and Kapellmeister of the classical period from the Kingdom of Bohemia. Biography Born into a family of notable musician ...

History

The orchestra was founded in 1956 in Usti nad Labem,

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. It focuses on performing (often unknown) pieces of Czech classical and baroque music. Benda Chamber Orchestra co-operates with outstanding professional musicians. Currently it is led by Jiri Havlik, a member of the

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Discography

*''Benda: Sinfonias Nos 7-12'' (1995) CD universe
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References

External links

* Wiki on BKO in Czech
BKO HomepageCzech Radio - Concert Review
{{authority control Chamber orchestras Musical groups established in 1956 1956 establishments in Czechoslovakia