Bernard Hoffer

Bernard Hoffer (born October 14, 1934) is a Swiss-born American composer laureate and conductor. He is best known for his work on 1980s cartoons such as ThunderCats and SilverHawks. He worked on several of Rankin/Bass's television series and specials. The music he developed for The MacNeil-Lehrer Report, used on the PBS NewsHour until 2015, was nominated for an Emmy Award. He has won six Clio Awards for his work on commercials. He has also conducted several musical shows, such as the ballets A Boston Cinderella! and Ma Goose.

Retro Works - 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000000Z

Kayoung An and Friends Play Bernard Hoffer - 2023-05-19T00:00:00.000000Z

A Celebration: Chamber Music by Bernard Hoffer - 2020-05-15T00:00:00.000000Z

The Manatee: Piano Music of Bernard Hoffer - 2019-04-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Bernard Hoffer: Concertos for Violin, Piano & English Horn - 2015-05-12T00:00:00.000000Z

Hoffer: Cosmic - 2012-10-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Bernard Hoffer: MacNeil/Lehrer Variations - 2012-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Neoteric Plays Hoffer - 2008-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Ma Goose: A Boston Cinderella - 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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