by Alan Menken
First published 2018
A renowned pianist stumbles upon forgotten Disney compositions while exploring his grandmother's attic. The find ignites his passion to blend Alan Menken's treasured tunes with his sophisticated playing style. He plans to reshape these works into elegant recital suites fit for prestigious concert venues. His investigation into the music's origins uncovers shocking family secrets from generations past. These disturbing truths shake his confidence and put his entire recording project at risk. The pianist faces a difficult choice between abandoning his artistic goals or continuing despite the painful discoveries. His quest transforms into something deeper as he seeks both creative satisfaction and emotional recovery through Disney's most beloved musical compositions.
Genres: art, biography-memoir, music, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: artistic-passion, found-family
64 pages · Paperback · Hal Leonard