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Fleisher finds his way back to piano — with both hands

Pianist Leon Fleisher's recovery from a neurological disorder has been compared to cyclist's Lance Armstrong's triumph over cancer. Both overcame extreme physical odds to tremendous acclaim and success. Full Article at Des Moines Register

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  1. The medical profession is remarkably unaware, to a large extent, of focal dystonia
    – Leon Fleisher SOURCE: Des Moines Register 2 weeks ago
  2. I, in effect, was testing my hand every day, literally ... Trying to play from this angle, that angle, low wrist, high wrist, all this
    – Leon Fleisher SOURCE: Des Moines Register 2 weeks ago
  3. Make sure that everything that you do is concentrated and purposeful
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  1. WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 2: Honoree musician Leon Fleisher arrives at the 30th Annual Kennedy Center Honors December 2, 2007 in Washington, DC.
  2. WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 2: In this handout photo provided by the White House, President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand in the Blue Room of the White House with the Kennedy Center Honorees for 2007, from left: Leon Fleisher, Martin Scorsese, Diana Ross, Brian Wilson and Steve Martin Dece...
  3. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Lance Armstrong stands with runners and admirers in midtown Manhattan before a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run.
  4. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Athlete Lance Armstrong attends the Opening Reception of STAGES at Deitch Projects on October 30, 2009 in New York, New York.
  5. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong tour the Union Square Green Market October 30, 2009. Armstrong is in town for a charity auction of some of his bikes to benefit Armstrong's Live-strong cancer foundation.
  6. A Trek Madone bicycle, decorated by English artist Damien Hirst for champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, is on display at 'Its' About The Bike' exhibition and auction preview at Sotheby's in New York, October 27, 2009.'It's About The Bike' is an exhibition which features the seven bikes ridden by Ar...
  7. KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 02: Max Papas, driver of the #13 Geico Toyota poses with his helmet supporting Livestrong, the Lance Armstrong Foundation during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Price Chopper 400 presented by Kraft Foods at the Kansas Speedway on October 2, 2009 in Kansas Ci...
  8. CORK, IRELAND - AUGUST 23: Lance Armstrong of the USA and Astana rides in the rain during Stage Three of the 2009 Tour of Ireland from Bantry to Cork on August 23, 2009 in Cork, Ireland.
  9. CLONMEL, IRELAND - AUGUST 22: Mark Cavendish of Great Britain and Columbia HTC chats to Lance Armstrong of the USA and Astana at the start of Stage Two of the 2009 Tour of Ireland from Clonmel to Killarney on August 22, 2009 in Clonmel, Ireland.

Cast of Characters

  1. Leon Fleisher
  2. Peter Oundjian
  3. Igor Stravinsky
  4. George Antheil
  5. Ezra Pound
  6. James Joyce