Franz Anton Hoffmeister was a renowned German composer who worked during the Classical period. He composed many musical works, including chamber music, flutes, operas, symphonies, concertos, and more. Among his most well-known works is the Studies for Viola, which violists still use today. Hoffmeister also created a significant amount of work for the flute, including over 25 concertos and chamber works. His compositions were intended for the growing number of amateur musicians in Vienna, where the flute was popular. Aside from these works, Hoffmeister also composed eight operas, over 50 symphonies, a viola concerto, string chamber music, piano music, and collections of songs.