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.