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My Life with the Great Pianists

by Franz Mohr, Edith Schaeffer · 1992

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Franz Mohr helps us to understand the quest for perfection and sensitivity expressed in the lives of a select group of concert pianists. He shares his personal story and how his experiences brought a deeper artistry to his work.

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