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Franco-Swiss pianist and conductor (1877–1962). He is one of the most renowned 20th-century classical musicians, known for his Romantic period piano works, particularly those of Chopin and Schumann. Pearl-finish 4.5 x 6.5 photo of Cortot looking quite serious, signed and inscribed in black ink, “A Louis Persinger, en toute sympathie, Alf. Cortot, 1920.” In fine condition, with a trivial ding to one corner tip. Originates from the collection of American violinist and pianist Louis Persinger (1887–1966), who trained at the Leipzig Conservatory and later taught at Juilliard, mentoring the likes of Yehudi Menuhin, Ruggiero Ricci, and Isaac Stern. RR Auction COA.
