Josef
Hofmann was born in Podgorze, Poland on January 20, 1876. Instructed solely by
his father until the age of 10, Hofmann began performing at the age of six. His
touring years began then as well, leading him through major European cities with
great success and frequent comparisons to a young Mozart. Hofmann's main
teachers were Moritz Moszkowski and Anton Rubinstein. In 1887, Hofmann made his
first appearences in the U.S. Hofmann then settled in this country and became
the first Director of the newly opened Curtis Institute of Music in
Philadelphia. Hofmann wrote primarily for the piano, but also composed for the
piano and orchestra. Hofmann died in Los Angeles on February 16, 1957. Hofmann's
recorded legacy is available on compact discs issued by VAI Audio and by Marston
Records. IPAM currently holds a representative selection of Hofmann materials
and documents.
SERIES DESCRIPTION
SERIES I - CONCERT MATERIALS
SERIES II - CORRESPONDENCE
SERIES III - PHOTOGRAPHS
SERIES IV - SCORES
- Works by Hofmann
- Works by Other Composers
SERIES V - BOOKS/MISCELLANEOUS MEMORABILIA
