Hofmann, Leopold

born 1738-08-14 (Vienna, Austria)
died 1793-03-17 (Vienna, Austria)
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Leopold Hofmann was an Austrian composer and conductor of the Classical era. Born in Vienna, he is celebrated for his significant contributions to instrumental and chamber music during the late 18th century. Hofmann received his musical education in Vienna and quickly established himself as a prominent composer and performer. He held various positions in Vienna, including serving as Kapellmeister at the Cathedral of St. Stephan (from 1772 until his death). His compositions encompass a wide range of genres, with a particular focus on chamber music, symphonies, and keyboard works. One of Hofmann’s notable achievements was his influence on the development of the string quartet, contributing to the form’s evolution from the Baroque style to the more refined Classical structure. His compositions often exhibit a blend of grace and innovation, showcasing his mastery of melody and harmony. While Hofmann’s name may not be as widely recognized today as some of his contemporaries, his music remains an essential part of the late 18th-century Austrian repertoire, and his contributions to chamber and instrumental music continue to be appreciated by musicians and enthusiasts alike.

Literature

ID Title Genre
(A-Ed A 101) Missa Liberæ Dispositionis mass
(A-Ed C 10) Te Deum hymn
(A-Ed G 112) Lytaniæ de la Madona litany
(A-Ed G 113) Litaniæ lauretanæ litany
(A-Ed G 114) Lytaniæ de la Madona litany
(A-Wn F.24.St.Peter.F21) En? qui hic in cunis vagit motet
(A-Wn Mus.Hs.22464) In læto choro motet
(A-Wn Mus.Hs.22468) Sub tuum præsidium motet
(D-B Mus.ms. 10722/5) Missa mass
ProH 11 Missa solemnis mass
ProH 14 Missa solemnis mass
ProH 26 Missa festiva mass
ProH 27 Missa mass
ProH 28 Missa mass
ProH 2 Missa solemnis mass
ProH 30 Missa mass
ProH 34 Requiem requiem

Works

En? qui hic in cunis vagit
Motetto de Nativitate Domini
(A-Wn F.24.St.Peter.F21)

genre motet
scoring S (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 trb, 2 vl, b, org
scores full score b coro (DE) coro (LA) org trb 1 trb 2 vl 1 vl 2
MIDI
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

In læto choro
(A-Wn Mus.Hs.22464)

genre motet
scoring S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (C), timp (C–G), 2 vl, b, org solo
scores full score b coro org solo ottoni vl 1 vl 2
MIDI
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Litaniæ lauretanæ
(A-Ed G 113)

genre litany
scoring S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 clno (C), timp (C–G), 2 vl, b, org
scores full score b coro ob 1 ob 2 org ottoni vl 1 vl 2
MIDI
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Lytaniæ de la Madona
(A-Ed G 112)

genre litany
scoring S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (B♭), timp (B♭–F), 2 vl, 2 vla, b, org
scores full score b coro org ottoni vl 1 vl 2 vla 1 vla 2
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Lytaniæ de la Madona
(A-Ed G 114)

genre litany
scoring S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 clno (C), timp (C–G), 2 vl, b, org
scores full score b coro ob 1 ob 2 org ottoni vl 1 vl 2
MIDI
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Missa Liberæ Dispositionis
(A-Ed A 101)

genre mass
scoring S, A, T, B (coro), 2 vl, b, org
scores full score b coro org vl 1 vl 2
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Missa festiva
ProH 26

genre mass
scoring S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (D), 2 trb, timp (D–A), 2 vl, b, org
scores full score b coro org ottoni trb 1 trb 2 vl 1 vl 2
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Missa solemnis
Exultabunt Sancti in Gloria
ProH 2

genre mass
scoring 2 S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (C), 2 trb, timp (C–G), 2 vl, b, org
scores full score b coro org ottoni trb 1 trb 2 vl 1 vl 2
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Missa solemnis
ProH 11

genre mass
scoring S, A, T, B (coro), 2 ob, 2 clno (C), timp (C–G), vl solo, 2 vl, vla solo, b, org
scores full score b coro ob 1 ob 2 org ottoni vl 1 vl 2 vla solo
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Missa solemnis
ProH 14

genre mass
scoring S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (C), timp (C–G), 2 vl, b, org solo
scores full score b coro org ottoni vl 1 vl 2
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Missa
(D-B Mus.ms. 10722/5)

genre mass
scoring S, A, T, B (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 cl (A/B♭/C), 2 fag, 2 cor (D/F), 2 clno (D), 3 trb, timp (D–A), 2 vl, vla, b, org
scores full score b cl 1 cl 2 cor 1, 2 coro fag 1 fag 2 org ottoni trb 1 trb 2 trb 3 vl 1 vl 2 vla
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Missa
ProH 27

genre mass
scoring S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (E♭), timp (E♭–B♭), 2 vl, 2 vla, b, org
scores full score b coro org ottoni vl 1 vl 2 vla 1 vla 2
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Missa
ProH 28

genre mass
scoring S, A (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (B♭), timp (B♭–F), 2 vl, b, org
scores full score b coro org ottoni vl 1 vl 2
MIDI
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Missa
in ut Fa dedicata Sancto Angelo Custodi
ProH 30

genre mass
scoring S, A, T, B (coro), 2 cor (F), 2 vl, b, org
scores full score b cor 1, 2 coro org vl 1 vl 2
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Requiem
ProH 34

genre requiem
scoring S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (C), [timp (C–G)], 2 trb, 2 vl, 2 vla, b, org
scores full score b coro org org (realizzato) ottoni trb 1 trb 2 vl 1 vl 2 vla 1 vla 2
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Sub tuum præsidium
(A-Wn Mus.Hs.22468)

genre motet
scoring S, A, T (solo), S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (C), timp (C–G), 2 vl, b, org
scores full score b coro org ottoni vl 1 vl 2
MIDI
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0

Te Deum
(A-Ed C 10)

genre hymn
scoring S, A, T, B (coro), 2 clno (C), timp (C–G), 2 vl, b, org solo
scores full score b coro org ottoni vl 1 vl 2
IMSLP scores and parts
source GitHub
license CC BY-SA 4.0