Quantz

[ kvahnts ]

noun

1. Jo·hann Jo·a·chim [yoh, -hahn , yoh, -ah-, kh, im], 1697–1773, German flutist and composer: teacher of Frederick the Great.

Example Sentences

This innovation, spoken of by Quantz,33 did not meet with a very favourable reception, and was shortly afterwards abandoned.

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Quantz, who heard him in 1726, reported him as a very skilful player.

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That he was actually there in the year mentioned is affirmed by Quantz, who himself heard him play.

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Now a certain Quantz was one of his principal instructors in that art, and indeed gave him the last finish of perfection in it.

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Of incomparable Quantz, and his heart-thrilling adagios, we hope to hear again, under joyfuler circumstances.

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