Julien Hoffmann

Julien Hoffmann (31 May 1924 – 2007[1]) was a Luxembourgian composer and Professor of Music. Notable arrangements by Hoffman include "Arrangement fir 3 gleich Stömmen"[2] "Arrangement fir Gemöschte Cho'er"[3] and "La Provence", the last composed with Ralph Siegel.[4][5] Other compositions include "Léif Consolatrix", arranged by Patrick Colombo and published by the Musica International Musica Sacra Luxembourg and " Halleluja " with Kobi Oshrat,[6] which like "La Provence" was published by Bosworth Musikverlag.[5]

Not to be confused with Julien Hoffman.

Hoffmann composed the march "La marche du Grand-Duc Henri",[7] first performed at a special concert before the Grand Ducal family at the Grand Ducal Palace at 8 p.m. on October 7, 2000. In the darkness, the musicians of la musique militaire were surrounded by reserve soldiers bearing torches.[8][9][10] Hoffmann was commissioned to compose the piece as part of the ceremonies for Grand Duke Jean's abdication and Grand Duke Henry's accession to the throne of Luxembourg.

A professor of music, Hoffman was influential in Luxembourg by founding the "Chorale Jong Lëtzebuerg", based on the model of Young Vienna and established in 1966.[11] The choir has performed in front of royalty and on a visit to Vaduz was welcomed by the Prince of Liechtenstein.[12] Hoffmann also served as honorary director of the St Cecilia Choir of Walferdange.[1]

His daughter is mezzo-soprano Yannchen Hoffmann.

Hoffman died in 2007.[1]

References
  1. "ILS ONT REJOINT LES CHOEURS CELESTES". Piusverband. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  2. Arrangement fir 3 gleich Stömmen vum Julien Hoffmann, Letzebuerg. (Letzebuerger Volleks-lidder- Verlag, 1963)
  3. Arrangement fir Gemöschte Cho'er vum Julien Hoffmann (SI, sn, 1970, 1 p. 4°
  4. Mumm Séis, Mutter Suse: Koméidéistéck, Lustspiel. Éditions du Centre d'études de la littérature luxembourgeoise. 1994. pp. 182–83. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  5. "Items 1-4". Musicanet.org. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  6. Deutscher Musikverleger-Verband (1980). Musikhandel. p. 94. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  7. "En Avant Marche..." (PDF). Frenn Vun Der Militarmusek. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  8. "Avènement au trône" (PDF). Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
  9. Luxembourg. Ministère d'Etat. Service Information et presse (1 January 2000). Bulletin d'information et de documentation: publication du Service Information et presse. Le Service. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  10. "Grand Ducal Family in Luxembourg" (PDF). Government of Luxembourg. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2006. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
  11. "Revue musicale no. 1, January 2002" (PDF). Union Grand-Duc Adolphe. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
  12. Lehner, Leo (1980). Ein Leben nach Noten. Österreichischer Bundesverlag. p. 79. ISBN 978-3-215-04351-2. Retrieved 14 May 2011.
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