Harry Höfer
Harry Höfer (born July 28, 1921 in Leipzig ; † November 9, 2007 in Münster ) was a German composer .
Life
Harry Höfer first studied music theory and horn at the "Westphalian School for Music" in Münster . After the Second World War he worked as a horn player in various orchestras. In the late 1940s he also studied composition with Franz Ludwig and Günter Bialas . In 1972 he was appointed professor for composition and music theory at the Hochschule für Musik Westfalen-Lippe . In 1986 he retired.
Works
Harry Höfer composed mainly for wind instruments, especially for natural horn , for which he also wrote music pedagogical works. His style is characterized by counterpoint, old and new techniques, classical forms, sometimes complex rhythms and the frequent use of the word.
- Gloria for 3 alphorns and natural horn group (1973)
- "glorificazione" for 9 French Horns (1982)
- Prologo musicale for wind quintet (1990) for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon
- Sonata No. 1 for natural horn in Eb and piano (1998)
- Sonata No. 2 for natural horn in Eb and piano (1998)
- Sonata No. 3 for natural horn in Eb and piano (1998)
- Sonata No. 4 for natural horn in F, D, Eb and piano (1999)
- Sonata No. 5 for natural horn in Eb, C, F and piano (1999)
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Höfer, Harry |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 28, 1921 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Leipzig |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 9, 2007 |
| Place of death | Muenster |