The Russian-born classical pianist's personal account of a life in music

The Russian-born classical pianist Evgeny Kissin, known for interpretations of Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Liszt, looks across his formidable career in terms of the work put in and the rewards incurred, applying a refreshing aversion to false modesty, and a philosophical take on human nature.

The title is right: it's a blend of some of the highlights of his life, musical and otherwise, along with Kissin's thoughts on a variety of topics from the nature of humanity to the meaning of liberty in Russia to his views of other musicians