Luigi Hoffer
1810-1815
Luigi Hoffer Venezia
Fabbricatore di Piano Forti
Together with his son Giorgio, Luigi Hoffer worked in Venice between the end of the 18th century and the first decades of the 19th century. His first works were signed Ludwig Hoffer, clearly testifying to his transalpine origins. While some table pianos by this author are preserved, this instrument is the only existing grand piano of which we have any knowledge. The sound, like its aesthetic appearance, is linked to a period preceding the year of construction.
style: grand
lenght: cm. 225
width: 115
height (floor to keyboard): cm. 83
compass: FF-f””
octave size: cm. 16
strings: FF-F (bichord brass) F#-a’ (bichord iron) a#’-f”” (thrichor diron)
bridge: G/G#
gap spacer: e’/f’
action: Viennese
hammer covering: Leater 1-2-3 layers
pedals: basson, moderator, dampers, janissary
structure: wood
case: Louis XVI cherry; ebony, bois de rose, maple inlaid
