Takes place in Boston. Story of musicians attending & teaching at well known conservatory. Reminds me of when I lived near New England Conservatory & Berkeley school of music. Seeing musicians walking around with their instruments.Fitting book after reading Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom, which piqued my interest in the piano and violin.
Well written, good characters with music & Boston playing central characters as well. Remy is a student with unruly hair & talent for the violin.
Nicholas Elko is a protege composer who is accustomed to being worshiped & receives accolades without trying & therefore, not appreciative of them. He is clueless in a way that only someone whom things come easily to is.
Nicholas' young wife Hazel follows him throughout Europe for prestigious appointments, raising their daughter Jessie.
Yoni is a music teacher who strives for recognition, but his talents only take him so far. Each year, he has a new, thin student girlfriend.
The novel spans over 3 decades and is engaging and touching. The touches of loneliness, frustrations, yearning & inspiration throughout the novel were surprising and engaging.
Would definitely read another book by Kalotay.
