Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann

Short bio Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann

Birthday: 1776

Died: 1822 in Berlin, Germany

Genre: Classical

Period: Classical, Romantic

Full biography Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann

Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann, born on January 24, 1776, was a German Romantic author, composer, and artist who is best known for his influential writings and his significant contributions to German Romanticism. Besides his remarkable writing, Hoffmann was also an exceptional composer, and his music had a big impact during his time.

As a composer, Hoffmann had a thorough musical education and served as the conductor of the Bamberg Theatre for several years. He composed numerous works including operas, chamber music, symphonies, and vocal works. His music was often inspired by the literature and provided a vivid portrayal of the Romantic era.

One of the most notable works of Hoffmann was his opera 'Undine,' which was premiered in 1816. Hoffmann's unique style of Romantic music was reflected in the opera's lush and dramatic score.

Despite his success as a composer, Hoffmann's enduring legacy remains his fiction writing. The most famous of these was "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King," which inspired Tchaikovsky's popular ballet. Many of his writings were infused with elements of the supernatural and fantastical, making him one of the pioneers of the modern fantastic and horror genres.

Throughout his life, Hoffmann struggled with alcoholism and severe mood swings, which eventually affected his career. He passed away on June 25, 1822, while in the midst of a creative surge. Despite his tragic personal life, Hoffman's impact on Romantic art and literature remains significant even today.

Compositions featuring Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Duettini italiani (6) for soprano, tenor & piano, AV 67	13:57 min	Vocal Music	1812
2	Aurora		Miscellaneous (Classical)	1811
3	Piano Trio in E major, AV 52	21:54 min	Chamber Music	1809
4	Arlequin, ballet, AV41	30:55 min	Ballet	1808
5	Der Trank der Unsterblichkeit, opera, AV34		Opera	1808
6	O sanctissima (from "Canzoni (6) for 4 voices")	1:32 min	Choral	1808
7	Liebe und Eifersucht, opera, AV33	121:43 min	Opera	1807
8	Das Kreuz an der Ostsee, incidental music, AV20		Orchestral	1805
9	Undine, opera	158:07 min	Opera	-
10	Symphony in E flat major	22:01 min	Symphony	-
11	Quintet, for harp & strings	19:14 min	Chamber Music	-
12	Quintet for harp & string quartet in C minor, AV 24	18:23 min	Chamber Music	-
13	Piano Sonata in F minor, AV 30	14:05 min	Keyboard	-
14	Piano Sonata in F minor, AV 27	9:48 min	Keyboard	-
15	Piano Sonata in F major, AV 29	14:49 min	Keyboard	-
16	Piano Sonata in C sharp minor, AV 40	14:47 min	Keyboard	-
17	Piano Sonata in A major, AV22	16:17 min	Keyboard	-
18	Missa in D minor, AV 8	31:26 min	Choral	-
19	Miserere for soloists, chorus & orchestra in B-flat minor, AV 42	30:23 min	Choral	-
20	Grand Trio for piano, violin & cello in E major	22:28 min	Chamber Music	-
21	Dirna, melodrama, AV 51	68:39 min	Opera	-
22	Die Lustigen Musikanten, opera		Opera	-
23	Ave Maris Stella	2:11 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-