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Leopold Hofmann
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Leopold Hofmann (also Ludwig Hoffman, Leopold Hoffman, Leopold Hoffmann) (1738–1793) was an Austrian composer of classical music. Hofmann w… read moreLeopold Hofmann (also Ludwig Hoffman, Leopold Hoffman, Leopold Hoffmann) (1738–1793) was an Austrian composer of classical music. Hofmann was born on 14th August 1738, the son of a highly-educated civil servant, and at the age of seven b… read moreLeopold Hofmann (also Ludwig Hoffman, Leopold Hoffman, Leopold Hoffmann) (1738–1793) was an Austrian composer of classical music. Hofmann was born on 14th August 1738, the son of a highly-educated civil servant, and at the age of seven became a chorister in the chapel of the Empress Elisabeth Chr… read more
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Jan Zach
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Jan Zach (November 13, 1699 - May 24, 1773) was a Czech composer, violinist and organist. Zach applied for the position of music director a… read moreJan Zach (November 13, 1699 - May 24, 1773) was a Czech composer, violinist and organist. Zach applied for the position of music director at Saint Vitus's Cathedral in Prague. He was not accepted for this position, and in 1747 he le… read moreJan Zach (November 13, 1699 - May 24, 1773) was a Czech composer, violinist and organist. Zach applied for the position of music director at Saint Vitus's Cathedral in Prague. He was not accepted for this position, and in 1747 he left Prague to become violinist and conductor for Mainz's… read more
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Pieter Hellendaal
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Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf
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Charles Avison
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Francesco Manfredini
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JC Bach
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Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
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Ignaz Pleyel
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