Hoffmeister established his own music publishing business in 1785 after completing his law studies.
Composer Biography
Hoffmeister's extensive compositional output included many operas, 66 symphonies, around 60 concertos, and a large amount of chamber music.
Instruments
Violinist Lana Trotovšek plays a 1750 Pietro Antonio dalla Costa violin, which is noted for its particularly forward and eloquent tone.
Historical Context
Vienna became an important center for music publishing, breaking the hold previously held by Paris, London, and Leipzig.
Composer Biography
Franz Anton Hoffmeister, the composer on this album, moved to Vienna at age 14 to study law, but music became the focus of his life.
Composition History
Hoffmeister commissioned three Piano Quartets from Mozart, but released Mozart from the contract after the first one resulted in financial disappointment.
Instruments
Flautist Boris Bizjak plays a hand-built, open-keyed Yamaha flute made from grenadilla, which creates a warm, organic sound closer to classical period instruments than metal flutes.
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