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Piano Fun Fact videos present rare and amusing stories about great pianists from long ago.  Frequently, there are connections made between the stories and everyday life and pop culture.  In each video, a particular book (often forgotten or out of print) is highlighted for further study and enjoyment.  

Books referenced include: Speaking of Pianists by Abram Chasins (1957); Basic Principles of Piano-Forte Playing by Josef Lhevinne (1924); Theodore Leschetizky: An Intimate Study of the Man and the Musician by Comtesse Angèle Potocka (1903); Collected Stories of O. Henry edited by Paul J. Horowitz (1986); and An American Musician's Story by Olga Samaroff (1939).