Stich, Johann Wenzel

STICH, Johann Wenzel, known as Punto, eminent horn-player, born about 1755 in Bohemia. Was taught music and the French-horn by Matiegka and Hampel of Dresden, at the expense of Count Thun. On his return to the Count's household he considered himself ill-treated, took offence, and ran away with some of his comrades. To avoid recognition he Italianized his name to Punto, and travelled in Germany and France, settling for a time in Würzburg, Treves, Coblenz, Paris, etc.,...