Made in Czechoslovakia - Many people are familiar with the musical talents of the Rejcha family of Bohemia. Antonin was, like Beethoven, born in 1770 though he lived until 1836. In fact, he joined the electorAL orchestral in Bonn as a flute player in 1785. The 15-year-old Beethoven was a violinist, and they soon became friends. Rejcha was best known for his writing for wind quintet.