A. Reicha Quatuor Op.19 |
Anton (Antonín, Antoine) Joseph Reicha (Rejcha) (26 February 1770 – 28 May 1836) was a Czech-born, Bavarian-educated, later naturalized French composer and music theorist. A contemporary and lifelong friend of Beethoven he is now best remembered for his substantial early contributions to the wind quintet literature and his role as a teacher