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These 24 short stories take their cue from piano works by American composer John Haussermann, Jr. Touching on such themes as parenting, secrecy, aging, and facing death honestly, the stories are postcards from different eras and places, taking the listener from a Civil War battlefield to Capri, from Seville to rural Ohio. Each a colorful snapshot that captures a moment in time or a fleeting feeling, with listeners meeting the characters at moments of decision or revelation.

Stories drawn from the life and music of French composer Melanie Bonis and her "Femmes de Legende" pieces for piano. An exploration of seven legendary women in brief revisionist form and an appreciation for one woman composer, who was not allowed by the society in which she lived to fully explore her creative potential. This audio version allows listeners to hear Bonis' music and judge for themselves her place in musical history.