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, ISBN  0-385-14278-1.

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