Hofmann, Josef Casimir

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Hofmann, Josef Casimir

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Josef Casimir Hofmann (originally Józef Kazimierz Hofmann). Born 1876 in Podgórzr, near Krakow, Austria-Hungry (now Poland). Died 1957 in Los Angeles. He was a Polish-American virtuoso pianist, composer, music teacher and inventor. He used the pseudonym Michel Dvorsky for some of his early compositions. Considered by some as the greatest pianist of the 20th century.

Detailed biography available through Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B3zef_Hofmann

Some of these works are also available on IMSLP [detailed against each opus number where applicable] – in some cases I have posted my own copy, as may be deemed a better or cleaner copy than that held on IMSLP. For example, the Three Impressions – Nos. 1 & 2 my copies I think are better than on IMSLP, whilst their No. 3, I believe to be a better copy than mine. Plus I have inlcuded a number of new works not previously available. Your choice on what you wish to download.

Any information and / or scores deemd unknown on the works list would be much appreciated

Malcolm


ORCHESTRAL:

Five Piano Concertos [early works - unpublished? No.3 in A minor]

Symphony in E major

Chromaticon: Symphonic duologue for Piano & Orchestra (Dvorsky 1916)

‘The Haunted Castle’ Symphonic Narrative for Orchestra (Dvorsky 1919)

Polonaise Americaine for Orchestra [also arr. piano solo]


PIANO:

Op 1 ?

Op 2 ?

Op 3 ?

Op 4 ?

Op 5 ?

Op 6 Piano Suite in D minor (Bote & Bock) [also on IMSLP]
1. Allemande 2. Courante 3. Gavotte 4. Gigue
Hofmann J - Op 6 Suite for piano.pdf
Op 7 ?

Op 8 ?

Op 9 ?

Op 10 ?

Op 11 ?

Op 12 ?

Op 13 ?

Op 14 Thema mit variationen und fuge (Hainauer)
Hofmann J - Op 14 Theme, Variations & Fugue.pdf
Op 15 Deux Morceaux (Gebethner) 1. Scherzo in B minor 2. Mazurka in G major
Hofmann J - Op 15 Deux Morceaux No. 1 Scherzo.pdf
Hofmann J - Op 15 Deux Morceaux No. 2 Mazourka.pdf
Op 16 Deux Mazurkas (Hainauer) [No. 1 only on IMSLP]
Hofmann J - Op 16 Deux Mazourkas No. 1.pdf
Hofmann J - Op 16 Deux Mazourkas No. 2.pdf
Op 17 Deux Morceaux (Hainauer) [on IMSLP]

Op 18 Durch die Wolken in G# minor (1916)
Hofmann J - Op 18 Durch die Wolken.pdf
Op 19 Deux Morceaux (Hainauer) 1. Urgarish in G minor 2. Polonisch in D major
Hofmann J - Op 19 Zwei Tanz-Impromptus No. 1 Ungarisch.pdf
Hofmann J - Op 19 Zwei Tanz-Impromptus No. 2 Polnisch.pdf
Op 20 Cinq Morceaux (1893 Hainauer) 1. Impromptu 2. Menuet 3. Elegy 4. Echo 5. Berceuse
Hofmann J - Op 20 Cinq Morceaux No. 1 Impromptu.pdf
Hofmann J - Op 20 Cinq Morceaux No. 2 Menuet.pdf
Hofmann J - Op 20 Cinq Morceaux No. 3 Elegie.pdf
Hofmann J - Op 20 Cinq Morceaux No. 4 Echo.pdf
Hofmann J - Op 20 Cinq Morceaux No. 5 Berceuse.pdf
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Op 21 Piano Sonata in F major (1893 Hainauer)
Hofmann J - Op 21 Piano Sonata.pdf
Op 22 Trois Morceaux (1894 Hainauer) 1. Barcarolle 2. Nocturne 3. Valse Caprice
Hofmann J - Op 22 Trois Morceaux No. 1 Barcarolle.pdf
Hofmann J - Op 22 Trois Morceaux No. 2 Nocturne.pdf
Hofmann J - Op 22 Trois Morceaux No. 3 Valse Caprice.pdf
Op 23 Deux Compositions (Hainauer) 1. Mazurka in D major 2. Oberek in D major
Hofmann J - Op 23 Deux Compositions No. 1 Mazourka.pdf
Hofmann J - Op 23 Deux Compositions No. 2 Oberek (gs).pdf
Op 24 Piano Sonata in G major [No. 2] ?

Op 25 Oberek ?

Op 26 Elegy ?

Op 27 Novellette in F# major (1897 Hainauer)
Hofmann J - Op 27 Novellette.pdf
Op 28 Novellette in A major (1897 Hainauer)
Hofmann J - Op 28 Novellette in A major.pdf
Op 29 Bolero (1897 Hainauer)
Hofmann J - Op 29 Bolero.pdf
Op 30 Gondellied in G major(Hainauer)
Hofmann J - Op 30 Gondellied.pdf
Op 30 bis Huit Preludes (Dieckmann) [on IMSLP]

Op 31 Sérénade Slave in C major (1897 Hainauer)
Hofmann J - Op 31 Serenade Slave.pdf
Op 32 Etude in C major for left Hand (Dieckmann) [also on IMSLP]
Hofmann J - Op 32 Etude in C major for left hand.pdf
Op 33 Scenes de Ballet (Dieckmann) [on IMSLP]

Op 34 Intermezzo (Dieckmann / Schuberth) [on IMSLP]

Op 35 ?

Op 36 ?

Op 37 ?

Op 38 ?

Op 39 ?

Op 40 Characterskizzen (1908 Zimmermann) 1. Vision 2. Jadis 3. Nenien 4. Kaleidoskop [on IMSLP]
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Op 41 ?

Op 42 ?

Op 43 ?

Op 44 ?

Op 45 ?

Op 46 ?

Op 47 ?

Op 48 ?

Op 49 ?

Op 50 Waldposien, Lyrische Stücke (Simrock) 1. Idylle in Gb major 2. Waldfriede und Jadgzug [also on IMSLP]
Hofmann J - Op 50 Waldpoesien No. 1 Idylle.pdf
Hofmann J - Op 50 Waldpoesien No. 2 Waldfriede und Jagdzug.pdf
Op 51 Kleine Charaterstücke (Simrock)
Hofmann J - Op 51 Kleine Charakterstucke.pdf
Op 52 ?

Op 53 Valse Caprice in Eb major (Musica Obscura) [on IMSLP]

Op 54 Romance Melancolique (Robitschek) ?

Op 55 Waldvögleins Lust [Woodbird's Delight] (Robitschek)
Hofmann J - op 55 Woodbird's Delight.pdf
Op 56 Scherzino (Ronitschek) ?

Op 57 ?

Op 58 “Myrtenzauber” Polka-Mazurka (Eberle) ?

Op 59 Humoresque (1909 Bosworth)
Hofmann - Op. 59 Humoreske.pdf
Op 60 Nocturne “Complaint” in F# minor (1923) ?

Op 61 Etude (Bosworth) ?
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PIANO NON-OPUS

Six Pieces [written when 9 years of age] (1885 Raabe & Plathow) [Book 1 on IMSLP]
Book 1 - 1. Mazurka I 2. Mazurka II 3. Mazurka III
Book 2 - 4. Romanze 5. Berceuse 6. Polonaise
Hofmann J - Sechs Compositionen Book 1.pdf
Hofmann J - Sechs Compositionen Book 2.pdf
Devil’s Mill (1887) [on IMSLP]

Les Larmes. Morceau (Boosey 1887)

“Old & New” Valse de Concert in Ab major (1888) [on IMSLP]

American Polonaise for orchestra arr. Piano solo (1888) [on IMSLP]

Traumerei. Nocturne (Boosey 1889)

Die Entfessetle Phantasie (1895) [on IMSLP]

Impromptu (manuscript – to Eugène Gonnst / Moscou 1896).

Klassisches Album (Cranz ~1900)

Egerlander Volks-Lieder, dem Volksmunde abgelauscht [28] (Karlsbad Selbstverl. 1901)

Trois Impressions (Dvorsky 1915) [on IMSLP]
1. Penguine in Bb minor
2. L’Orient et l’Occident in A minor
3. Le Sanctuaire (Dvorsky 1915)
Hofmann J [Dvorsky] - Trois Impressions No. 1 Penguine.pdf
Hofmann J [Dvorksy] - Trois Impressions No. 2 L'Orient et L'Occident.pdf
Hofmann J [Dvorsky] - Trois Impressions No. 3 Le Sanctuaire.pdf
Poeme (1916) [also on IMSLP]
Hofmann J - Poeme.pdf
Four Old Dutch Songs (~ 1916) [on IMSLP]

Star-Spangled Banner (1918) [on IMSLP]

Mignonettes – Five Pieces for the Young (1923) [on IMSLP]
1. Lonesome 2. Lullaby. Berceuse 3. Nocturne ‘Complainte’ 4. Sister’s Dolly. Polka 5. Wooden Soilders

Elegy in F# minor [on IMSLP] [Op 26 ?]

Valse No. 2 in Ab major
Hofmann - Valse in Ab.pdf
Albumleaf (manuscript 1914 – to Miss Mary Flagler)

Poland Will Survive – Song (arr. Piano solo)

Polonaise (Century Music Publ)

Allegro in F minor

Mazurka in A minor


CHAMBER:

Nocturne – Violin & Piano (1925)


VOCAL:

God’s Hand – Voice & Piano (1925)

In Flander’s Fields – Song
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Great! Thank you!

Much less sophisticated than Godowsky, H.'s legacy of compositions is more reminiscent of his teacher (Anton!) Rubinstein (with the exception of some more modern later works). An overview of the compositions of this legendary pianist* is long overdue!

* If you want to listen to an unusually „classic“ (timeless) pianist Hofmann, search for „Bell Telephone Hour“ at youtube!!
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Just bought a bunch of high-quality „Archival Grade“ DVDs.
So I will be able to manage Malcolm's raft of files ;) !!

Thank you again!
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Thank you for these works, dear Malcolm!
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What a treat Malcolm, thanks !
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Thanks VERY much for all thoses scores!!!

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What an amazing collection of scores you have given us, Malc. Thank you VERY much.
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