Interview with Alfred Cortot on Canadian Television (1961)

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    Alfred Cortot recalls some memories of his career as a pianist. He talks about his musical education, the École Normale de Musique that he founded, and the chamber music group that he formed with friends. He explains how he came to devote himself almost exclusively to the work of Chopin, and why he gave up the public practice of his profession.
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