Gottfried Mann

Johann Gottfried (Godfried) Henrik Mann (The Hague, 15 July 1858 – Rosmalen, 10 February 1904) was a Dutch composer, conductor, and musician, who, despite being prodigious and producing over 100 opuses, is generally unknown.

He was first taught piano and theory by , and then, after enrolling into the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, he began studying with for composition, for piano, and "Mulder" for violin. He also had interest in the public education of music and musical taste according to documented statements. Despite being a composer, he is best remembered as an orchestral conductor, recognized by musicologist Henri Anastase Viotta as such.

Select works Mann wrote for numerous genres, including concertos, sonatas, and small-ensemble and chamber works. 1875: Piano Quartet No. 1, Op. 26 1885: Clarinet Concerto, Op.90 Dedicated to Herrn Christian Kriens 1889: Andante, Op.94 (for cello and orchestra) Dedicated to Leonidus Aaron van Praag Feest Praeludium, Op. 95 1896: 2 Chœurs (for 3 female voices/violin and piano) Poetry of Théophile Gautier Troisième Suite, Op. 98 1901: Violin Concerto, Op.101 Dedicated to Czech violinist Karel Hoffmann