Giovanni Punto, or whatever his name really Johann (Jan) Wenceslas (Vaclav) Stich was on 28 Born in September 1746 Zehusice / Caslav 75 km southeast of Prague. He was one of "the" big horn virtuoso of the 18th Century and fits in with the many famous Czech musician who fled from their homes. His parents were serfs of Count Thun. This could form stitches on the horn. First he had lessons from Joseph Matiega in Prague (with vocal training), then teaching at Haudek & Hampel in Dresden.

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