(W) Filipe Melo (A/CA) Juan Cavia. A young journalist prompts a reclusive piano superstar to open up* resulting in this stunning graphic sonata exploring a lifetime of rivalry* regret* and redemption. 1933. In the small French village of Cressy-la-Valoise* a local piano contest brings together two brilliant young players: Julien Dubois* the privileged heir of a wealthy family* and Fran ois Samson* the janitor's son. One wins* one loses* and both are changed forever. 1997. In a huge mansion stained with cigarette smoke and memories* a bitter old man is shaken by the unexpected visit of an interviewer. Somewhere between reality and fantasy* Julien composes* like in a musical score* a complex and moving story about the cost of success* rivalry* redemption* and flying pianos. When all is said and done* did anyone ever truly win? And is there any music left to play? Features: -sweeping* ambitious storytelling that spans seven decades* from the German occupation of France through the wild 1960s to the modern era -exquisitely dynamic artwork* bursting with life and perfectly suited to the unique and slightly off-kilter story -Equally appealing to classical piano lovers and fans of sprawling literary/historical fiction Praise for the creators: "Filipe Melo and Juan Cavia form what is probably the most talented and productive duo in the recent Portuguese graphic novel scene." -- Jos M rio Silva* Expresso