Quantz, Johann Joachim
(1697–1773)
JOHANN JOACHIM QUANTZQUANTZ, JOHANN JOACHIMJOHANN JOACHIM QUANTZ [* 1697-† 1773] Among the many pedagogical works intended for performers of specific instruments, a few stand out for their unique and penetrating perspectives on the musical practices and conditions of their era. Johann Joachim Quantz's Versuch einer Anweisung die Flöte traversiere zu spielen (1752) treats the attainment of proficiency on the transverse flute not only in its technical sense, but also in terms of developing full…