Quantz
[kvahnts]
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noun
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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Why does n't Voltaire come; as Quantz of the Flute has done?
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XVI. (of XXI.)Thomas Carlyle
Even Quantz forgot himself for a moment, and laughed good-humoredly.
Frederick The Great and His FamilyL. Muhlbach
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
That he was actually there in the year mentioned is affirmed by Quantz, who himself heard him play.
The Violoncello and Its HistoryWilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski