Quantz, Johann Joachim

Johann Joachim Quantz was born in Obersheden, Hannover on 30 January 1697 and was a celebrated German flautist, composer and writer. He was a member of the Polish Chapel of Augustus III, working mainly in Dresden, and from about 1740 worked for Frederick the Great in Berlin.

Quantz was a prolific composer, writing primarily for the flute, and composed more than 200 sonatas for flute and continuo, 60 trio sonatas and over 300 fluter concertos. His works contain French and Italian elements reflecting the transition from the late Baroque to the early Classical style.

Quantz died in Potsdam on 12 July 1773.