Julien Hoffmann, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Julien Hoffmann

composer (1924-2007)

Date of Birth: 31-May-1924

Place of Birth: Luxembourg, Luxembourg District, Luxembourg

Date of Death: 01-Jan-2007

Profession: composer, conductor, singer, music teacher

Nationality: Luxembourg

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Julien Hoffmann

  • Julien Hoffmann (31 May 1924 – 2007) was a Luxembourgian composer and Professor of Music.
  • Notable arrangements by Hoffman include "Arrangement fir 3 gleich Stömmen" "Arrangement fir Gemöschte Cho'er" and "La Provence", the last composed with Ralph Siegel.
  • Other compositions include "LĂ©if Consolatrix", arranged by Patrick Colombo and published by the Musica International Musica Sacra Luxembourg and " Halleluja " with Kobi Oshrat, which like "La Provence" was published by Bosworth Musikverlag.Hoffmann composed the march "La marche du Grand-Duc Henri", 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.
  • 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 LĂ«tzebuerg", based on the model of Young Vienna and established in 1966.
  • The choir has performed in front of royalty and on a visit to Vaduz was welcomed by the Prince of Liechtenstein.
  • Hoffmann also served as honorary director of the St Cecilia Choir of Walferdange.His daughter is mezzo-soprano Yannchen Hoffmann. Hoffman died in 2007.

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