Biography of Franz Hünten (1793-1878)

Born in Koblenz being son of the courts organist

First musical lesons from his father

First compositions by him

He gives piano lessons

Two years of studies at Paris conservatory in piano (Pradher) and composition (Reicha and Cherubini)

Piano teacher and composer in Paris

Goes back to Koblenz

Back to Paris for nine more years

Back to Koblenz

Dies in Koblenz