Opus 77 Alexis Ragougneau Epub May 2026

It explores the "dissonance" of a family bound by music, characterized by high expectations and emotional tyranny.

The narrator and a world-class pianist known for her technical perfection. She struggles with the shadow of her father’s influence.

Published by Editions Viviane Hamy . Adapted editions are also available for readers with visual impairments (large print). Opus 77 Alexis Ragougneau epub

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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 It explores the "dissonance" of a family bound

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

Critics describe the book as having the rhythm of a thriller, using an "inquieting and breathless" tempo to reveal family secrets. Availability and Formats Published by Editions Viviane Hamy

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