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Byron Janis, one of the world's greatest concern pianists, made headlines around the world when he twice discovered manuscripts of the same two Chopin waltzes, once in France and then in earlier versions at Yale. He has been honored many times for his breathtaking performances of some of the most exciting and challenging works in the standard classical piano repertoire. In CHOPIN AND BEYOND: My Extraordinary Life in Music and the Paranormal (John Wiley & Sons; 2010, hardcover and e-book editions), Janis retraces his remarkable journey and shares something even more extraordinary: the other-worldly experiences that have shaped his life and music in surprising and profound ways. CHOPIN AND BEYOND highlights include:

• Milestones and memories from the life and musical career of one of the world's greatest pianists
• Lively anecdotes of famous classical musicians and many other notable figures, including Vladimir Horowitz, Arturo Toscanini, Pablo Picasso and Greta Garbo to name a few
• Janis’ long-secret but ultimately triumphant battle with arthritis
• The paranormal experiences that deepened Janis’ personal association with Chopin, effected near miraculous recoveries from serious accidents, and much more
• Dozens of photographs of Janis’ life, both on-stage and off

Janis co-wrote CHOPIN AND BEYOND with his wife, Maria Cooper Janis, an artist, writer and lecturer who is also the daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Gary Cooper.