Cor de Groot was a renowned Dutch pianist. He was born on July 7 1914 in Amsterdam. He studied piano with Egbert Veen and Ulferts Schults, and composition and conducting under Sam Dresden. In 1932 he graduated with highest honours, playing a piano concerto written by himself. After becoming soloist at the Concertgebouw Orchestra, he won the first prize at the illustrious international contest for pianists in Vienna. He played all over the world. In 1959 he got a nervous disorder in his right hand and continued playing the repetoire for the left hand. He arranged more than 80 pieces for the left hand. Slowly he regained power over his right hand. He became musical director of the Dutch Broadcasting Foundation and promoted Dutch contemporary music. He made many recordings but also continued composing. His compositions include music for piano solo like his Variations imaginaires (1967), orchestral music, vocal work and chamber music, like the Sonatine pastorale for oboe and piano (1961). He died in Amsterdam on May 26, 1993.