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Hoffmeister, Franz Anton

Franz Anton Hoffmeister (12 May 1754 – 9 February 1812) was born in Rottenburg am Neckar and went to Vienna to learn the law, leaving in 1778 to work as Kapellmeister for a nobleman in Hungary. He returned to Vienna in 1784, where he set up a music publishing company, forming a strong relationship with Mozart. Hoffmeister turned over all of his business to Artaria in 1795. He began another publishing house in 1800 with the Leipzig organist Ambrosius Kühnel, a company eventually purchased by C.F. From Peters. Hoffmeister quit Leipzig and, in 1805, moved back to Vienna. He has made contributions to multiple music styles and composed operettas, Singspiel, and operas for the stage and other holy and secular vocal music. Hoffmeister wrote 44 symphonies for the ensemble, 13 of which were lost and 15 of which were written. With several string quartets and flute quartets, among many other compositions, including trios, duo sonatas, and violin or flute sonatas, he was incredibly prolific in chamber music, all very much in the agreed style of his period.

Today, Hoffmeister's name is synonymous with his work as a music publisher. Hence, Artaria & Co., Vienna's first music publisher, entered the market five years earlier. Johann Baptist Wanhal, Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf, Mozart, and Haydn are only some famous composers whose works were published by Hoffmeister throughout his tenure. Hoffmeister's close acquaintances included Mozart and Beethoven, each of whom referred to him as my "most dear brother" in a letter. However, the composition seems to take precedence over publication for Hoffmeister following the year 1791. While his operas were mainly written and performed in early 1790, this, along with an apparent lack of economic understanding, contributed to his demise as a publisher. As far as London was concerned, Hoffmeister and the flutist Franz Thurner embarked on a concert tour in 1799. Only Leipzig, where Hoffmeister became friends with organist Ambrosius Kühnel, did they make it. 'Bureau de Musique,' which was subsequently taken over by the well-respected C.F. Peters and is still in operation today, was created by the two individuals who decided to form a music publishing business. The 14-volume first edition of Johann Sebastian Bach's Keyboard Works was one of the Bureau de Musique's many accomplishments (1802). Up until March 1805, Hoffmeister continued to run both the Viennese and his Leipzig publishing houses, but he handed over the Bureau de Musique to Kühnel as a sole proprietor. To give himself time to compose, he sold the Viennese enterprise to the Chemische Druckerey 1806, who was just 20 years old. Among Hoffmeister's many compositions, several concertos and chamber pieces use the flute prominently. For amateur musicians in Vienna, the flute was one of the most popular instruments, and many of these pieces were likely written with this in mind. Aside from his operas and symphonies, Hoffmeister also created several concertos, string chamber music, piano music, and several song collections. Hoffmeister was also a prolific composer of concertos for the viola.

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  • Hoffmeister Concerto In D Major For Viola (Henle)

    Concerto in D Major by Franz Anton Hoffmeister, published in a scholarly Henle Urtext edition by G. Henle Verlag, is one of the most frequently performed and auditioned works in the viola repertoire. Featuring expert fingerings and bowings by Kim Kashkashian, this authoritative edition is indispensable for serious students and professional performers alike.

    Key Features:

    Music by Franz Anton Hoffmeister

    Published by G. Henle Verlag

    Henle Urtext Edition

    For viola and piano

    Concerto in D Major

    Reconstructed from the earliest surviving manuscript source

    Fingerings and bowings by Kim Kashkashian

    Includes a detailed critical commentary

    $60.95 Price

    Hoffmeister, 3 Duos Op. 6 For Violin And Viola (Amadeus)

    Franz Van Hoffmeister's 3 Duos Opus 6 for Violin and Viola, published by Amadeus, is a delightful collection of well-balanced classical pieces. Each duo is a masterful blend of melody, harmony, and rhythm, written in an elegant and sophisticated style. The publication is of high quality, with clear notation that makes it easy to play. Overall, a valuable addition to any musician's repertoire.

    $39.95 Price

    Hoffmeister, Concerto In D For Viola (Kunzelmann)

    Hoffmeister's Viola Concerto in D Major is a vital piece for viola concertos. It's popular due to the rarity of virtuosic viola concertos from the Classical period and the emergence of virtuoso violists in the early 20th century. It's often included in major auditions and competitions. This document provides violists with ways to perform this piece and other works from the Classical era.

    Hoffmeister's Viola Concerto in D Major is published by G. Henle Verlag, Kunzelmann, Peters, Kalmus, International Music Company, H. L. Grahl, and Max Eschig. Kunzelmann has the full score and piano reduction, while the others have only piano reductions. Seven cadenzas are available, each with unique technical challenges.

    $41.95 Price

    Hoffmeister, Duo In B♭ Major Op.13 Nr.4 For Violin And Viola

    Hoffmeister's "Duo in B-flat Major, Op. 13, No. 4" is a popular classical composition for violin and viola. The piece has three movements: Allegro Moderato, Adagio, and Rondo Allegretto. Hoffmeister was a German composer and music publisher known for his extensive work on the flute. He created over 25 concertos and chamber works for the flute, considering Vienna's growing number of amateur musicians. He also composed eight operas, over 50 symphonies, several concertos, a vast amount of string chamber music, piano music, and collections of songs.

    $29.95 Price

    Hoffmeister, Duo In D Minor Op.13 Nr.5 For Violin And Viola

    Duo in D Minor, Op. 13 No. 5 by Franz Anton Hoffmeister is an expressive Classical chamber work for violin and viola that showcases elegant musical dialogue and refined craftsmanship. 

    Key Features:

    Music by Franz Anton Hoffmeister

    For violin and viola

    Duo in D Minor, Op. 13 No. 5

    Classical chamber music repertoire

    Balanced writing for both violin and viola

    Suitable for intermediate and advanced players

    Develops ensemble skills, phrasing, articulation, and musical expression

    Ideal for recitals, chamber music coaching, examinations, and conservatory study

    $18.95 Price

    Hoffmeister, Duo In G Major Op.13 Nr.6 For Violin And Viola

    Duo in G Major, Op. 13 No. 6 by Franz Anton Hoffmeister is a beautifully crafted work for violin and viola that highlights the elegance and balance of Classical chamber music.

    Key Features:

    Music by Franz Anton Hoffmeister

    For violin and viola

    Duo in G Major, Op. 13 No. 6

    Classical chamber music for two equal voices

    Bright, lyrical, and engaging musical writing

    Suitable for intermediate and advanced players

    Develops ensemble playing, articulation, phrasing, and musical communication

    Ideal for recitals, chamber music performances, examinations, and conservatory study

    Encourages stylistic understanding of the Classical era

    An excellent addition to the violin and viola chamber music repertoire

    $29.95 Price

    Hoffmeister, Studies For Viola (IMC)

    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.

    $59.95 Price

    Hoffmeister Concerto in D Major for viola (Peters)

    Concerto in D Major by Franz Anton Hoffmeister, published by Edition Peters, is one of the defining works of the Classical viola repertoire. Combining elegant melodies with brilliant solo passages, this edition is an outstanding choice for intermediate and advanced violists preparing for recitals, auditions, competitions, examinations, and conservatory study.

    Key Features:

    Music by Franz Anton Hoffmeister

    Published by Edition Peters

    For viola and piano

    Concerto in D Major

    Landmark Classical concerto for viola

    Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

    Develops phrasing, articulation, tone, and concerto technique

    $29.95 Price

    Hoffmeister, Viola Concerto in D (Comus)

    Viola Concerto in D Major by Franz Anton Hoffmeister, published in the Comus Edition, is one of the most beloved concertos in the Classical viola repertoire. Featuring a brilliant opening movement, a beautifully expressive Adagio, and an energetic Rondo finale, it is an outstanding choice for intermediate and advanced violists preparing for recitals, auditions, competitions, and conservatory study.

    Key Features:

    Music by Franz Anton Hoffmeister

    Published in the Comus Edition

    For viola and piano

    Viola Concerto in D Major

    Complete three-movement Classical concerto.

    Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

    Develops Classical style, tone, articulation, and concerto technique

    $43.95 Price

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