In Search of Chopin ” the author’s first tale

” the author’s first tale of the supernatural

piano players

It is this third edition that is reprinted here in an English translation by Constance S

Republication of two Japanese publications

In Search of Chopin ” the author’s first tale"Altogether, a sensitive and tasteful document." Library Journal A series of themed essays rather than a traditional biography, this profile of the Polish composer and virtuoso pianist is the work of a legendary conductor and performer. Alfred Cortot taught at the Paris Conservatory of Music, co founded the cole Normale de Musique de Paris, and produced printed versions of the complete works of Chopin, Schumann, and Debussy. In these revealing