Reicha

[ rahy-khuh; Czech rey-khah ]

/ ˈraɪ xə; Czech ˈreɪ xɑ /

Anton or An·to·nín

[Czech ahn-taw-nyeen], /Czech ˈɑn tɔ nyin/, 1770–1836, Czech composer.

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Question 1 of 9

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During his attendance at the Conservatoire, he received also instruction in composition from Reicha.
The Violoncello and Its History|Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski
Thus Beethoven and Reicha again met and lived on equal terms.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume I (of 3)|Alexander Wheelock Thayer
Reicha I only know by sight, and you can guess how curious I am to become personally acquainted with him.
Frederic Chopin, Vol II (of 2)|Moritz Karasowski
Reicha promised my mother I should be treated as she wished; and he kept his word, as far as in him lay.
Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music|Charles Gounod

In Bonn, Reicha became acquainted with Beethoven, who was then organist at court.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume I (of 3)|Alexander Wheelock Thayer