: A renowned music critic and author known for his program notes for the San Francisco Symphony.
The search for "Miklos Steinberg" often leads to real-world composers with similar names, though none are directly credited with a piece titled "Für Alma":
In the novel, is a character based on real-life figures—a talented pianist and prisoner at Auschwitz-Birkenau—who becomes the love interest of the protagonist, the famed violinist Alma Rosé . The Story Behind the Music
: A famous conductor associated with the Pittsburgh Symphony.
: A Russian composer and son-in-law of Rimsky-Korsakov, known for his symphonies and the rediscovered masterpiece Passion Week .
: A real historical figure, Alma was the niece of Gustav Mahler and a virtuoso violinist who led the female orchestra at Auschwitz, saving many lives by negotiating better conditions for her musicians.
