Jan Holcman s volume, Legacy of Chopin, brings together Chopin s views on music, including pianism, composition, teaching, music criticism, and more. With extensive references and footnotes from the author, readers can gain unparalleled knowledge into the famous composer s theories, practices, and philosophies. Jan Holcman was a pianist, musicologist, and author who published extensively on music, including The Legacy of Chopin, The Chopin-Potocka Correspondence, Bartok a la Chinese Torture, and Pianist Without Portfolio."