A prestigious conductor who sacrificed everything—including his family's well-being—to reach the peak of the musical hierarchy.

Originally in French, it has been translated into several languages, including Spanish and German. Opus 77 / Alexis Ragougneau / Editions Viviane Hamy

The novel depicts music not just as an art form but as a demanding, sometimes destructive force that can isolate individuals from reality.

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

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

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