Quantz

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Jo·hann Jo·a·chim

[yoh-hahn -yoh-ah-khim], /ˈyoʊ hɑn ˈyoʊ ɑ xɪm/, 1697–1773, German flutist and composer: teacher of Frederick the Great.

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This innovation, spoken of by Quantz,33 did not meet with a very favourable reception, and was shortly afterwards abandoned.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5|Various
Quantz, who heard him in 1726, reported him as a very skilful player.
The Violoncello and Its History|Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski
That he was actually there in the year mentioned is affirmed by Quantz, who himself heard him play.
The Violoncello and Its History|Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski
Now a certain Quantz was one of his principal instructors in that art, and indeed gave him the last finish of perfection in it.
History Of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. VI. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle

Of incomparable Quantz, and his heart-thrilling adagios, we hope to hear again, under joyfuler circumstances.
History Of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. VI. (of XXI.)|Thomas Carlyle