Anton Reicha, Bohemian composer and flautist (died 1836)

Anton Reicha

Czech-born French composer (1770–1836)

Anton Joseph Reicha (Rejcha) was a Czech-born, Bavarian-educated, later naturalized French composer and music theorist. A contemporary and friend of Beethoven, he is now best remembered for his substantial early contributions to the wind quintet literature and his role as…