What myth surrounds Alkan's death?
He was killed by a falling bookcase
He was poisoned
He disappeared mysteriously
None of the above
Answer
The renowned French composer, Charles-Valentin Alkan, met an untimely end when a bookcase, laden with heavy tomes, tumbled upon him. This tragic accident cut short the life of a musical genius, leaving behind a rich legacy of compositions that continue to captivate audiences to this day.
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