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Name: Play It Again
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Alan Rusbridger

Alan Rusbridger, best known as the editor of *The Guardian*, gives himself a year to learn Frédéric Chopin’s first Ballade in G minor, one of the most demanding pieces in the Romantic repertoire. In a series of diary entries and anecdotes, he documents the practice sessions, the technical hurdles, and the emotional highs and lows of this ambitious project. Through the book, readers gain insight into both the world of professional journalism and the obsessive discipline of a pianist attempting to master a complex work. Rusbridger’s reflection offers a unique blend of personal memoir and musical exploration, illustrating the universal pursuit of mastery.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir

Authors: Alan Rusbridger

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