Alfred Cortot
Alfred Denis Cortot was a French pianist, conductor, and teacher who was one of the most renowned classical musicians of the 20th century. A pianist of massive repertory, he was especially valued for his poetic insight into Romantic piano works, particularly those of Chopin, Franck, Saint-Saëns and Schumann. For Éditions Durand, he edited editions of almost all piano music by Chopin, Liszt and Schumann.
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- Born in
- Nyon
- Educated at
- Conservatoire de Paris
- Awards
- 🏆 Order of the Francisque🏆 Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau🏆 Commander of the Legion of Honour
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1877
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