Johann Andreas Amon

Johann Andreas Amon (1763 – March 29, 1825) was a German virtuoso guitarist, horn player, violist, conductor and composer.

Young Amon had the misfortune to lose his voice at a very early age and his parents then desired him to study the horn.

Amon's excellent playing both of the horn and guitar brought him before the notice of Haydn, Mozart, and many other influential musicians which added considerably to his reputation.

At the time of his death he was completing a requiem and mass, and the former composition was performed by the members of the Royal Chapel at his funeral obsequies.

Bone states that Amon's instrumental works are immeasurably superior to his vocal compositions, and are compactly and clearly designed.