Giovanni Hoffmann
Giovanni Hoffmann (c. 1770 — 1814?) was a composer and mandolinist who dwelled in Vienna, c. 1800, and has works preserved in the Austrian Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde archives in Vienna.[1] Konrad Wölki said that he produced an "extensive creative output," for mandolin with other instruments, to include duets, a concerto, "quartets, divertimenti, sonatas and further works in different forms."[1]
Almost nothing is known of him save that several compositions for mandolin in the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde bear his name. Some bear a publication date of 1799. It is presumed that "Giovanni" is an Italianization of the name "Johann", but this cannot be proven. A concerto for mandolin and a quartet, the latter in an arrangement, have been recorded.[2]
Works
[edit]- Three duets for mandolin and violin (Opus 1)[1]
- Three duets for mandolin and violin (Opus 2)[1]
- Sonata in D minor for mandolin and guitar[3]
- Sonata in C major for mandolin and bass[4]
- Concerto for mandolin and orchestra in D major (strings and wind)[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Wölki, Konrad (1984). Geschichte der Mandoline [History of the Mandolin]. Translated by Harris, Keith. Arlington, Virginia: Plucked String. p. 10.
- ^ a b "Hummel * / Hoffmann * - Concerto For Mandolin And Orchestra". discogs.com. 1965. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
Concerto For Mandolin And Orchestra In D MajorComposed By – Johann Hoffmann, Conductor – Vinzenz Hladky, Mandolin – Elfriede Kunschak, Orchestra – Vienna Pro Musica Orchestra
- ^ "Sonata in re minore a mandolino e chitarra "Score with separate parts"". edition49.de. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "Sonata a Mandolino e Basso (C major) "Score with separate parts"". edition49.de. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- "Giovanni Hoffmann". In David Mason Greene, Biographical Encyclopedia of Composers. Garden City, New York; Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1985, ISBN 0-385-14278-1.
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