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Prologue - Chapter 5

• The following version of this book was used to create this Lesson Plan: Genova, Lisa. Every Note Played. Scout Press, 2019.

Prologue

• The prologue begins with Richard playing Schumann in his sold-out solo recital in Miami.

• The crowd does not have a lot of energy, but Richard enjoys playing regardless.

• Tonight, however, Richard notes that while he is “technically flawless” as usual, “he’s not emotionally connected” to the music (2).

• Richard connects this night’s playing to his marriage: he is going through the motions.

• Richard looks forward to the end of the tour in five weeks and anticipates spending the summer in Boston.

• Richard nears the end of the third movement, a hopeful piece, but he does not feel hopeful himself.

• As the audience applauds, Richard feels that he is loved by everyone and no one.

Chapter One

• The chapter begins one year after the...

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