A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Hünten, Franz

HÜNTEN, Franz, pianist and composer, born Dec. 26, 1793, at Coblentz, where his father Daniel was organist. In 1819 he went to the Paris Conservatoire, studying the piano with Pradher, and composition with Reicha and Cherubini. He lived by teaching and arranging pieces for the pianoforte, and in time his lessons and compositions commanded high prices, although the latter, with the exception of a trio concertante for P. F. violin, and cello, were of little value. His 'Méthode nouvelle pour le piano' (Schott) had at one time a reputation. In 1837 he retired to Coblentz, and lived on his means till his death in February 1878 [App. p.681 "Feb. 22"]. His two brothers, Wilhelm and Peter, are still successful pianoforte teachers at Coblentz and Duisburg.

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