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First monograph of an idiosyncratic pianist and composer In 1956 he became a laureate of the Queen Elisabeth Competition. Since then, Claude Coppens has grown into a valued musician and composer. His career is now being written down for the first time. He introduced the public to previously unknown piano pieces by Erik Satie and performed the music of John Cage as John Cage himself wanted it. As a pianist, Claude Coppens has been acclaimed since the beginning of his career in the 1950s. As a composer he chose a more difficult path. Without compromise, he built up an oeuvre that is as idiosyncratic as it is inventive. In Accord parfait, Coppens' first monograph, the renowned musicologist Geert Dhondt looks back on the man's career and significance within contemporary music. Complete with original scores.