Josef Hofmann

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. A forthcoming biography of Hofmann is in progress, and therefore the majority of Hofmann's personal papers will not be available to researchers until the completion of the biography.

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SERIES I - CONCERT MATERIALS

SERIES II - CORRESPONDENCE

SERIES III - PHOTOGRAPHS

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