The Man Who Lost His Genius

The Man Who Lost His Genius concerns a man who has sold his soul to the devil. In return, the man can no longer play the piano (which he was a genius at). His musical ability has been given to another person -- but there is a catch. If the other man dies first, our character will regain his ability to play the piano. So it is a waiting game. Will the man live long enough to regain his talent?