Early Years
He gave his first recital at the age of nine. At the age of fourteen he entered the Paris National Conservatory of Music, where he obtained the First Prize in piano, as well as a unanimous Prix d'honneur (which has not been awarded since). He also received the First Prize in chamber music.
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