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Casadesus, Robert (Marcel) (b Paris, 1899; d Paris, 1972). French pianist and composer. Nephew of Marius Casadesus with whom he gave recitals. Notable Mozart player. Wrote 7 syms., 2-pf. conc., 3-pf. conc. with str., 24 pf. preludes, and chamber mus.

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Robert Casadesus , 1899-1972, French pianist and composer, b. Paris. Casadesus was born into a family remarkable for its numerous celebrated musicians. After study at the Paris Conservatory, he embarked in 1922 on a long and distinguished concert career. After 1940, Casadesus lived in the United States, where he taught and composed. He became director of the American Conservatory at Fontainebleau in 1945. Noted as a pianist of lyric sensitivity, he often appeared in concert with his wife, the pianist Gaby Casadesus. Their son, Jean Casadesus, 1927-72, was also a well-known concert pianist.

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	Honegger: Le Roi David. (Jean-Claude Casadesus, Orchestre National de Lille) Magazine article from: National Review; 9/20/1993
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	Obituary: Gaby Casadesus Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 12/3/1999; ; 700+ words ; ...family, descended from Luis Casadesus (1850-1919), continues...became professional musicians. Robert Marcel Casadesus, whom Gaby married in 1921...and distinguished career, Robert Casadesus died in 1972, just months...
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	Honegger: Le Roi David. (Jean-Claude Casadesus, Orchestre National de Lille) Magazine article from: National Review; 9/20/1993; ; 700+ words ; ...because of its restraint. The recording at hand is particularly rewarding not only for the musicianship of Jean-Claude Casadesus and the Orchestre National de Lille, which is comfortable the score, but for the clear enunciation of speakers and singers...
	French conductor makes return visit to symphony Newspaper article from: Deseret News (Salt Lake City); 2/15/2009; ; 700+ words ; ...of his time conducting in Europe, Casadesus is also in demand in the United States...other cities. I love your country." Casadesus comes from a long line of artists (the great pianist Robert Casadesus was a cousin). He started out as...
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