About
Known for his advocacy of Chopin. He eventually performed and recorded the composer's complete piano works. He was respected by Ravel.
Before Fame
His family lived in Finland for a time where he studied with Alexander Siloti. He then attended the Paris Conservatory under the tutelage of Isidor Philipp.
Trivia
His playing became less refined and elegant later on in life and more experimental and complex.
Family Life
He married Irene, violinist Joseph Szigeti's daughter. He often toured with Szigeti prior to World War II.
Associated With
He was encouraged to pursue music as a career by family friend Sergei Prokofiev.
