Hofmann, Leopold 08/14/1738 - 03/17/1793

Was an Austrian composer of the Viennese Classical period.

Born and died in Vienna.

Trained at the court chapel, pupil of Wagenseil.

Became Kapellmeister at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Mozart became his assistant in 1791.

Composed many symphonies, concertos (especially for flute and violin) and church music.

Style: clear, elegant, typical of the classical period.

Less well-known today, but rediscovered by early music ensembles.