As per our current Database, Josef Hofmann has been died on Feb 16, 1957 (age 81).
When Josef Hofmann die, Josef Hofmann was 81 years old.
| Popular As | Josef Hofmann |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Age | 81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | January 20, 1876 (Poland) |
| Birthday | January 20 |
| Town/City | Poland |
| Nationality | Poland |
Josef Hofmann’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Josef Hofmann was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
Child Prodigy, educator, and Inventor who was considered the greatest Pianist of his day until alcoholism wreaked havoc on his talents.
He was compared to Mozart and Mendelssohn after giving critically acclaimed concerts in Europe, Scandinavia, and the United States during the late 1880s.
He released well over 100 compositions under the pseudonym Michel Dvorsky. He was also an Inventor with more than 70 patents to his name, including pneumatic shock absorbers for cars and airplanes.
He was born to musical parents: his mother, Matylda Pindelska, was a singer, while his father, Kazimierz Hofmann, was a Composer, Conductor, and Pianist.
He was declared "an unprecedented talent" by Anton Rubinstein after the Composer heard him perform Beethoven's C minor Piano Concerto at the age of seven.
