Andreas Hofer (composer)
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Andreas Hofer (b Reichenhall, 1629; d Salzburg, 1684) was a prominent composer and contemporary of Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber. Like Biber, Hofer was noted for his large scaled polychoral sacred works. It has been suggested that Hofer was the possible composer of the famous Missa Salisburgensis à 53 voci, although it is now generally accepted that this was the work of Biber. Hofer's compositions contain significant roles for instruments like the cornetto, trombone or sackbut and trumpet.
Little of Hofer's music has been performed or recorded in recent times.
[edit] Compositions
- Missa Archiepiscopalis: SATB, SATB, 2 Violini, 2 Viole, 2 Cornetti, 2 Trombettae, 3 Tromboni, Basso continuo. 1699
- Missa valete: SSATB, 2 Violini, 2 Viole, 2 Trombettae, 2 Cornetti, 3 Tromboni, Organo, Violone.
- Dextera Domini à 17: SATB, SATB, 2 Cornetti, 3 Tromboni, 4 Viole da Braccia, Organo.
- Fundata est Domus (De Dedicatione) à 12: SSATTB in concerto, SSATTB in ripieno, 2 Violini, 2 Viole, 2 Cornetti, Organo (with opening Sonata).
- Gaudeamus exultemus à 15: SATB, SATB, 4 Viole da Braccia, 2 Cornetti, 3 Tromboni, Organo.
- Estote fortes in bello à 15: SATB, SATB, 2 Violini, 2 Cornetti, 3 Tromboni, Organo
- Dixit Dominus: SATB concertato & ripieno, SATB concertato & ripieno, 2 Violini o 2 Cornetti, 3 Viole o 3 Tromboni, Organo.
- Magnificat à 17 (with Sonata): SATB, SATB, 4 Viole, 2 Cornetti, 3 Tromboni, Organo.
- Te Deum laudamus à 23: SATB, SATB, 2 Violini, 2 Viole, 5 Trombettae, Timpani, 2 Cornetti, 3 Tromboni, Organo.
