What does the cryptic crossword clue "Book (classical) virtuoso pianist (8)" mean?

The definition is "pianist". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LIBER (synonym="book (classical") + ACE (synonym="virtuoso") = LIBERACE; definition: "pianist" The answer is LIBERACE.

Book (classical) virtuoso pianist (8)

Times Cryptic #28946 | 22 Across | 2024-06-18 flower

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