Published by Editions Viviane Hamy . Adapted editions are also available for readers with visual impairments (large print).
A prestigious conductor who sacrificed everything—including his family's well-being—to reach the peak of the musical hierarchy.
The story begins at the funeral of the family patriarch, , a world-renowned and tyrannical conductor. Instead of a traditional funeral march, his daughter Ariane , a gifted pianist, performs Shostakovich’s Opus 77 . This performance serves as a gateway into the family's past, revealing a legacy of obsession and emotional trauma. Key Characters
Ariane's brother, an equally talented musician whose psychological "bunker" or retreat from the world becomes a central mystery. His story is described through "seven tableaux" of genius and exile. Thematic Analysis
by Alexis Ragougneau is a critically acclaimed novel that explores the destructive power of musical perfectionism and family dysfunction. The book, which was a finalist for the Prix Femina 2019 , centers on the Claessens family and is structured around Dmitri Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 77. Narrative Synopsis
Digital editions are widely available through major retailers like Kobo Rakuten and Fnac .
The narrator and a world-class pianist known for her technical perfection. She struggles with the shadow of her father’s influence.
Published by Editions Viviane Hamy . Adapted editions are also available for readers with visual impairments (large print).
A prestigious conductor who sacrificed everything—including his family's well-being—to reach the peak of the musical hierarchy. Opus 77 Alexis Ragougneau epub
The story begins at the funeral of the family patriarch, , a world-renowned and tyrannical conductor. Instead of a traditional funeral march, his daughter Ariane , a gifted pianist, performs Shostakovich’s Opus 77 . This performance serves as a gateway into the family's past, revealing a legacy of obsession and emotional trauma. Key Characters Published by Editions Viviane Hamy
Ariane's brother, an equally talented musician whose psychological "bunker" or retreat from the world becomes a central mystery. His story is described through "seven tableaux" of genius and exile. Thematic Analysis The story begins at the funeral of the
by Alexis Ragougneau is a critically acclaimed novel that explores the destructive power of musical perfectionism and family dysfunction. The book, which was a finalist for the Prix Femina 2019 , centers on the Claessens family and is structured around Dmitri Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 77. Narrative Synopsis
Digital editions are widely available through major retailers like Kobo Rakuten and Fnac .
The narrator and a world-class pianist known for her technical perfection. She struggles with the shadow of her father’s influence.
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