Giovanni Hoffmann Explained

Giovanni Hoffmann (c. 1770 — ?) 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

• 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

• "Giovanni Hoffmann". In David Mason Greene, Biographical Encyclopedia of Composers. Garden City, New York; Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1985, .

Notes and References

1. Book: Wölki, Konrad . Harris. Keith . 1984 . Geschichte der Mandoline . History of the Mandolin . English. Arlington, Virginia. Plucked String . 10 .
2. Web site: Hummel * / Hoffmann * - Concerto For Mandolin And Orchestra . . 1965. discogs.com . 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.
3. Web site: Sonata in re minore a mandolino e chitarra "Score with separate parts". . edition49.de . 18 May 2019.
4. Web site: Sonata a Mandolino e Basso (C major) "Score with separate parts" . . edition49.de . 18 May 2019 .