Great Pianists of the 20th Century, Volume 21: Alfred Cortot II

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1Preludes, Op. 28 No.1 in C
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 1 in C major, op. 28: Agitato (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer) (from 1838 until 1839)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin0:40
2Preludes, Op. 28 No.2 in A minor
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 2 in A minor, op. 28: Lento (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin2:17
3Preludes, Op. 28 No.3 in G
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 3 in G major, op. 28: Vivace (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin0:59
4Preludes, Op. 28 No.4 in E minor
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 4 in E minor, op. 28: Largo (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin1:49
5Preludes, Op. 28 No.5 in D
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 5 in D major, op. 28: Molto allegro (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin0:37
6Preludes, Op. 28 No.6 in B minor
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 6 in B minor, op. 28: Lento assai (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin1:51
7Preludes, Op. 28 No.7 in A
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 7 in A major, op. 28: Andantino (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer) (in 1836)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin0:38
8Preludes, Op. 28 No.8 in F sharp minor
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 8 in F-sharp minor, op. 28: Molto agitato (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin1:41
9Preludes, Op. 28 No.9 in E
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 9 in E major, op. 28: Largo (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin1:14
10Preludes, Op. 28 No.10 in C sharp minor
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 10 in C-sharp minor, op. 28: Molto allegro (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin0:31
11Preludes, Op. 28 No.11 in B
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 11 in B major, op. 28: Vivace (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin0:31
12Preludes, Op. 28 No.12 in G sharp minor
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 12 in G-sharp minor, op. 28: Presto (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin1:07
13Preludes, Op. 28 No.13 in F sharp
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 13 in F-sharp major, op. 28: Lento (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer) (from 1836 until 1839)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin2:33
14Preludes, Op. 28 No.14 in E flat minor
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 14 in E-flat minor, op. 28: Allegro (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer) (from 1836 until 1839)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin0:32
15Preludes, Op. 28 No.15 in D flat Raindrop
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 15 in D-flat major, op. 28: Sostenuto (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer) (from 1836 until 1839)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin4:45
16Preludes, Op. 28 No.16 in B flat minor
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 16 in B-flat minor, op. 28: Presto con fuoco (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer) (from 1836 until 1839)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin1:02
17Preludes, Op. 28 No.17 in A flat
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 17 in A-flat major, op. 28: Allegretto (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer) (from 1836 until 1839)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin2:38
18Preludes, Op. 28 No.18 in F minor
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 18 in F minor, op. 28: Molto allegro (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer) (from 1836 until 1839)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin0:47
19Preludes, Op. 28 No.19 in E flat
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 19 in E-flat major, op. 28: Vivace (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin1:16
20Preludes, Op. 28 No.20 in C minor
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 20 in C minor, op. 28: Largo (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin1:25
21Preludes, Op. 28 No.21 in B flat
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 21 in B-flat major, op. 28: Cantabile (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin1:38
22Preludes, Op. 28 No.22 in G minor
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 22 in G minor, op. 28: Molto agitato (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin0:46
23Preludes, Op. 28 No.23 in F
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 23 in F major, op. 28: Moderato (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin0:42
24Preludes, Op. 28 No.24 in D minor
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios: Studio 3 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
recording of:
Prélude no. 24 in D minor, op. 28: Allegro appassionato (from 1933-07-05 until 1934-06-20)
composer:
Fryderyk Chopin (composer)
part of:
24 Préludes pour le piano, op. 28
Frédéric Chopin2:36
25Sonatine, Modere
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1931-05-11)
recording of:
Sonatine: I. Modéré (on 1931-05-11)
composer:
Maurice Ravel (classical composer) (from 1903 until 1905)
part of:
Sonatine
Maurice Ravel4:07
26Sonatine, Mouvement de menuet
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1931-05-11)
recording of:
Sonatine: II. Mouvement de menuet (for piano) (on 1931-05-11)
composer:
Maurice Ravel (classical composer) (from 1903 until 1905)
part of:
Sonatine
Maurice Ravel2:44
27Sonatine, Anime
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1931-05-11)
recording of:
Sonatine: III. Animé (on 1931-05-11)
composer:
Maurice Ravel (classical composer) (from 1903 until 1905)
part of:
Sonatine
Maurice Ravel3:38
28Preludes, Book 1, Danseuses de Delphes
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1931-05-12)
recording of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125: I. Danseuses de Delphes. Lent et grave (on 1931-05-12)
composer:
Claude Debussy (composer) (from 1909-12 until 1910-02)
premiered at:
[concert] (1910-05-25)
part of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125
Claude Debussy2:46
29Preludes (book 1). Voiles
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1931-05-12)
recording of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125: II. Voiles. Modéré (on 1931-05-12)
composer:
Claude Debussy (composer) (from 1909-12 until 1910-02)
premiered at:
[concert] (1910-05-25)
part of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125
Claude Debussy2:46
30Preludes, Book 1, Le vent dans la plaine
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1931-05-12)
recording of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125: III. Le Vent dans la plaine. Animé (on 1931-05-12)
composer:
Claude Debussy (composer) (from 1909-12 until 1910-02)
premiered at:
[concert] (1911-01-16)
part of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125
Claude Debussy2:01
31Preludes, Book 1, Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1931-05-12)
recording of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125: IV. «Les sons et les parfums tournent dans l'air du soir». Modéré (on 1931-05-12)
composer:
Claude Debussy (composer) (from 1909-12 until 1910-02)
premiered at:
[concert] (1911-01-16)
part of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125
Claude Debussy2:35
32Preludes, Book 1, Les collines d'Anacapri
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1931-05-12)
recording of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125: V. Les collines d'Anacapri. Très modéré (on 1931-05-12)
composer:
Claude Debussy (composer) (from 1909-12 until 1910-02)
premiered at:
[concert] (1911-01-14)
part of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125
Claude Debussy2:47
33Preludes, Book 1, Des pas sur la neige
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1931-05-12)
recording of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125: VI. Des pas sur la neige. Triste et lent (on 1931-05-12)
composer:
Claude Debussy (composer) (from 1909-12 until 1910-02)
premiered at:
[concert]
part of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125
Claude Debussy3:00
34Preludes, Book 1, Ce qu'a vu le vent d'Ouest
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1931-05-12)
recording of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125: VII. Ce qu'a vu le vent d'ouest. Animé et tumultueux (on 1931-05-12)
composer:
Claude Debussy (composer) (from 1909-12 until 1910-02)
premiered at:
[concert] (1910-07-26)
part of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125
Claude Debussy3:14
35Preludes, Book 1, La fille au cheveux de lin
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1931-07-02)
recording of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125: VIII. La fille aux cheveux de lin. Très calme et doucement expressif (on 1931-07-02)
composer:
Claude Debussy (composer) (from 1909-12 until 1910-02)
premiered at:
[concert] (1910-06-02)
part of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125
Claude Debussy1:48
36Preludes, Book 1, La serenade interrompue
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1930-06-02)
recording of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125: IX. La sérénade interrompue. Modérément animé (on 1930-06-02)
composer:
Claude Debussy (composer) (from 1909-12 until 1910-02)
premiered at:
[concert] (1911-01-14)
part of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125
Claude Debussy2:12
37Preludes, Book 1, La cathedrale engloutie
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1930-06-02)
recording of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125: X. La cathédrale engloutie. Profondément calme (on 1930-06-02)
composer:
Claude Debussy (composer) (from 1909-12 until 1910-02)
premiered at:
[concert] (1910-05-25)
part of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125
Claude Debussy4:32
38Preludes, Book 1, La danse de Puck
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1930-06-02)
recording of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125: XI. La danse de Puck. Capricieux et léger (on 1930-06-02)
composer:
Claude Debussy (composer) (from 1909-12 until 1910-02)
premiered at:
[concert] (1910-05-25)
part of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125
Claude Debussy2:23
39Preludes, Book 1, Minstrels
piano:
Alfred Cortot (Franco-Swiss pianist) (on 1931-05-03)
recording of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125: XII. Minstrels. Modéré (on 1931-05-03)
composer:
Claude Debussy (composer) (from 1909-12 until 1910-02)
premiered at:
[concert] (1911-02-10)
part of:
Préludes, Livre I, L. 117, CD 125
Claude Debussy1:55

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part of:Great Pianists of the 20th Century (Philips 1998) (number: 21) (order: 22)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/10529074 [info]
ASIN:US: B00001IVP5 [info]