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Topic: The Genius of Alfred Cortot.  (Read 2273 times)

Offline rjm-uk

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The Genius of Alfred Cortot.
on: November 10, 2005, 01:42:45 AM
I have loved Chopin unconditionally from a child; Long before I was a pianist. Why do I still think that Cortot possesses an unsurpassable magic? What defines his almost indescribable interpretation of Chopin’s works?  In summary, what scientific attributes of his performance personify the spirit of the man that is, Chopin.
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Offline BoliverAllmon

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Re: The Genius of Alfred Cortot.
Reply #1 on: November 10, 2005, 04:13:14 AM
scientific? ::)
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Offline whynot

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Re: The Genius of Alfred Cortot.
Reply #2 on: November 10, 2005, 04:45:37 AM
I don't know, he just DOES.
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Offline palika dunno

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Re: The Genius of Alfred Cortot.
Reply #3 on: November 10, 2005, 06:38:44 AM
he played his own exercises. that's why he was such a genius.  :D
I love his chopin etudes...and everything he plays.  :D

palika  :)
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Offline brewtality

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Re: The Genius of Alfred Cortot.
Reply #4 on: November 11, 2005, 10:10:52 AM
I'm looking forward to purchasing the new 3 cd masterclasses set on Sony. Finally Murray Perahia has put out something worthy of praise!
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