This black and white photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of a concert at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on November 28, 1937. The photograph is taken from the back of the stage, with the audience stretching out in front of it. The hall is completely filled, with people filling every seat and even standing in the aisles. The lighting in the hall is dim, and the only source of light seems to be the soft, warm glow emanating from the stage. In the foreground of the image, the piano on which Josef Hofmann will perform is visible, waiting for the maestro to take his place and captivate the audience with his music. The photograph captures the grandeur of the Metropolitan Opera House and the excitement of a musical performance in this historic venue.