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Charles-Valentin Alkan: A Brilliant Young Pianist

Let’s, begin the story of this prodigious composer and virtuoso pianist, Charles- Valentin Alkan, whose much life is veiled in mystery. Family and Early life Charles-Valentin was born on 30 November 1813 at Rue de Braque to Morhange couple. His mother’s name was Julie Morhange, and his father, Alkan Morhange. He was the second elder ...