Hoffmeister / Meier / Prague Chamber Orchestra Flute Concertos Nos 16 17 & 22 CD

Franz Anton Hoffmeister was a formative figure in the musical life of his time and highly regarded as a publisher of famous contemporaries such as Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. The variety and appeal of his own works also made him a popular and renowned composer. As for volume 1 of this series (8.572738), flautist Bruno Meier created new editions of these previously unknown works. With elegant and catchy themes, substantial proportions, intriguing major/minor contrasts of key and virtuoso solo writing, Hoffmeister satisfied the tastes of his time, finding a perfect balance between grace and artistry.

1. Allegro 2. Adagio 3. Rondo 4. Allegro 5. Adagio 6. Rondeau: Allegretto 7. Allegro 8. Romanza: Poco Adagio 9. Rondo: Allegretto