








1720-1781
Organist and pianist; son of Johann Paul Kuntzen. He was born at Wittenburg and appeared in public first as an infant prodigy in a tour through England and Holland at the age of eight. He was made chapelmaster at Schwerin in 1750, and in 1757, upon his father's death, took his place as organist at Lübeck. In 1772 his hands became paralyzed, but with the assistance of his pupil, Konigslowe, he was able to hold his position until his death. He wrote a great deal of church-music, passions, cantatas, and oratorios; instrumental pieces, including symphonies, concertos and serenatas for special occasions; twelve harpsichord sonatas; and three collections of songs.