Alfred Cortot was born on 26 September 1877, and after graduating with a first prize from the Paris Conservatoire, began making appearances as both pianist and conductor.
Conducting was his chief interest in his early years, and he founded a number of concert societies; but from his recordings alone it will always be as a pianist that Cortot will be remembered.
Beethoven Sonata in A major, Op 47 (Kreutzer)
JACQUES THIBAUD (violin)
8.34* Chopin Tarantelle , Op 43
8.37* Franck Symphonic Variations: LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, conducted by SIR LANDON RONALD. Records