At Carnegie Hall in New York, a violin concert is taking place when an uproar occurs. The violin virtuoso Laster is supposed to improvise a solo, but instead, he puts down his instrument and begins a tribute to Schneidermann, the composer of the piece. Schneidermann has disappeared after their last trip to the movies together. In front of the assembled New York high society - including his ex-wives and their lawyers - Laster recalls everything they have been through: the Holocaust, war, and exile in America. With his ode to friendship, he captivates his audience until the early morning hours. In his debut novel, Joshua Cohen, one of the most original authors of the young generation and a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music, creates an unusual portrait of an artist. At the same time, "Solo for Schneidermann" provides a platform for a wild monologue full of...