Quote Originally Posted by mlsstl View Post
I've seen other references to his WWII time in Leningrad with some mentioning an injury, but this is the only account I've read with these details. That's why I gave the reference, (though authenticating the biographic details of composers' lives is not a hobby of mine.)

Dr. Sacks is a well respected writer on things involving the brain and "Musicophilia" is a fascinating book on many levels. It's a great read if you like that sort of stuff.
I wasn't questioning the story, BTW.