John Weeks Moore, Complete Encyclopaedia of Music… (1880)
“ The prince royal of Prussia, afterwards Frederic II., took Benda into his service in 1732, on the recommendation of Quanz. Finally, in 1772, he succeeded Graun, as concert master to the king. He died at Potsdam, in 1786. Dr. Burney says, that Benda's manner of playing was neither that of Tartini, nor Semis, nor Veracini, nor any other great master, but peculiarly his own. He published " Studies for the Violin," "Progressive Exercises," and other instrumental works ; especially "Eight Solos for the Violin," which are extremely admired for their good taste and truly cantabile style. ”
