The One-Armed Pianist's Quest for Success

This article is quite an interesting one that tells of one pianist's quest to overcome physical limitations and continue performing. Paul Wittgenstein, who lost his right arm in a tragic accident, commissioned several works throughout his life, and had an extensive collection of piano repertoire written for the left hand. Completed in 1957 (four years before his death), Wittgenstein's School for the Left Hand consists of 3 volumes, and includes music from the likes of Bach, Brahms, Chopin, Mendelssohn, and Wagner, among others. The article also gives links to audio clips from Wittgenstein performances, and compares them to contemporary performances, and also lists a few other reading sources.