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
A prestigious conductor who sacrificed everything—including his family's well-being—to reach the peak of the musical hierarchy.
The narrator and a world-class pianist known for her technical perfection. She struggles with the shadow of her father’s influence. Opus 77 Alexis Ragougneau epub
Originally in French, it has been translated into several languages, including Spanish and German. Opus 77 / Alexis Ragougneau / Editions Viviane Hamy
It explores the "dissonance" of a family bound by music, characterized by high expectations and emotional tyranny. by Alexis Ragougneau is a critically acclaimed novel
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