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Stephen Erickson brings us a vivid portrait of a “mystery” piano composer, with some fascinating research into his life and music. From his beginnings as a store clerk in East Prussia, to studying and mingling with some of the greatest musicians of the nineteenth century, to performing across America in concert halls and Dime Museums, to running music conservatories in London and New York City, Pieczonka’s story is an amazing portrait of a remarkable musician.