In which city did Bennett compose and perform for three winters?
Berlin
Leipzig
Munich
Frankfurt
Answer
In the 1830s, Bennett composed and performed for three winters in Leipzig, a city in Saxony, Germany. During his time there, he composed a number of works, including his first symphony, and made connections with other composers, such as Mendelssohn and Schumann. Bennett's time in Leipzig was a formative period in his career, and he left the city with a strong understanding of the musical traditions of Germany.
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