Josef Hofmann: Columbia Test Recordings, 9 February 1940

"In Josef Hofmann, instrumental virtuosity, artistic vision, and scientific pursuit combined to draw from the piano a particular magic no other artist could summon."
Abram Chasins
Perhaps not at his most inspired and certainly past his prime, but IMO still worthwhile...
1. Three Chopin fragments:
- Polonaise in A major, Opus 40 no. 1 "Military"
- Waltz in A-flat major, Opus 42
- Chopin Nocturne in D-flat major Opus 27 no. 2
2. Liadov: Musical Snuff Box (complete)

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