In 2008 Ernest Corridor revealed an enchanting autobiography, Easy methods to Be a Failure and Succeed. The guide was put collectively by the late Graham Barker, who had produced quite a lot of texts for Ernest.
The latter’s sense of dedication was evident from his military days. He was requested after which ordered to play the piano at an officers’ dance, however refused. His defence – profitable – was that his obligation to obey orders utilized solely to army instructions: entertaining officers and their friends was not coated by army regulation.
Richard Holt
Ernest Corridor and I have been Involved for a number of years after we found that we had each attended a recital in 1945 by Eileen Joyce, on the Victoria corridor, now theatre, in Halifax. I had written and lectured extensively on the pianist, and Ernest invited me to present a chat at Dean Clough Mills, the magnificent arts centre that he had created.
He despatched me a part of his recording of the entire works of Chopin, a tremendous feat completed by few skilled pianists, asking me for feedback. Taken together with his recordings of the piano music of Bartók and the Busoni Piano Concerto I can’t consider the same achievement, completed because it have been on the facet – really beginner within the sense of being accomplished with love.
Bryce Morrison
