All about Josef Hofmann: On Krystyna Juszyńska’s Monography
Abstract
Krystyna Juszyńska’s extensive monograph of Josef Hofmann (1876–1957) presents all the aspects of that extraordinary artist’s personality and career. She includes a complete list of Hofmann’s solo, chamber and symphonic performances around the world between 1885 and 1946, which confirms his global fame. Available recordings made it possible for Juszyńska to conduct acoustic studies of Hofmann’s Chopin interpretations and their characteristics. She also discusses several dozen works by Hofmann and his technical inventions (including a car engine and a piano action).
Keywords:
Josef Hofmann, piano, concert, recital, phonograph, inventionReferences
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