{"product_id":"josef-hofmann-the-pianos-forgotten-giant-9781538183403","title":"Josef Hofmann: The Piano’s Forgotten Giant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eJosef Hofmann was a renowned pianist of the era, performing on world stages for over fifty years and enjoying professional success and personal adulation. Elizabeth Carr's biography uncovers his world, from celebrated prodigy to established artist and private citizen, and explores his extensive pianistic career, composing, recording, teaching, and music school administrating. Revealed is an immensely complicated man beneath the artist who mesmerized international audiences with his unique performances. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 208 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJosef Hofmann, a pianist of unparalleled talent and influence, left an indelible mark on the world of music during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His extraordinary career spanned more than fifty years, during which he performed on some of the most prestigious stages in the world and achieved unparalleled professional success. Hofmann's extraordinary talent and charisma captivated audiences around the globe, earning him the title of \"the greatest pianist of the era.\" Despite his immense fame and success, Hofmann remained humble and dedicated to his craft, constantly seeking to improve and innovate. \u003c!--\u003cbr\/\u003eThis is the only biography of arguably the most multifaceted artist the piano world has known. Using previously unpublished letters, documents, interviews, and personal testimonies from people who knew Hofmann best, including Henry Z. Steinway and Shura Cherkassky, Elizabeth Carr uncovers Hofmann's world, from celebrated prodigy to established artist and private citizen. Hofmann's extensive pianistic career—as well as other lesser-known professional pursuits into composing, recording, teaching, and music school administrating—are treated in detail. Revealed is an immensely complicated man beneath the artist who mesmerized international audiences with his unique performances from his debut in 1887 until his final recital in 1946. --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!--\u003cbr\/\u003eWhether a general reader searching for a provocative account of a complex and controversial personality, a student or teacher seeking facts on this forgotten giant, or a diehard pianophile hungry for previously unrevealed details, this biography will satisfy the most curious and demanding of readers. --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 552g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 159 x 237 x 24 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781538183403\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elizabeth Carr","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44917866856698,"sku":"9781538183403","price":80.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1703264019608_book.jpg?v=1703310078","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/josef-hofmann-the-pianos-forgotten-giant-9781538183403","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}