Casadesus, Robert‏ (1899-1972).‏

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Dates:
Birth 1899-04-07
Death 1972-09-19
Active 1929
Active 1962
French
English, French

Biographical notes:

Composed 1933. First performance Warsaw, April 1934, Walerian Bierdiajew conductor, the composer and his wife Gaby Casadesus soloists. Dedicated to E[mile] R[obert] Blanchet.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto pour 2 pianos et orchestra, op. 17 / Robert Casadesus. [1933] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45205819

French pianist and composer.

From the description of "Introduction / et / Polonaise / pour Violoncelle / avec accpt d'orchestre / Robert Casadesus ... / Mai 1924 / Fév. 1927 / A Maurice Maréchal." : autograph manuscript, 1923 May. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270562156

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [Paris?], 28 March 1929, to [William Behrend], 1929 Mar. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270564191

Composed 1954.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Quatrième symphonie, op. 50 / Robert Casadesus. 1954. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 45205825

Epithet: pianist

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000699.0x0002f9

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Subjects:

  • Concertos (Flute with chamber orchestra)
  • Flute with chamber orchestra
  • Piano with string orchestra
  • Piano with string orchestra
  • Polonaises
  • Sonatas (Piano)
  • Symphonies
  • Symphonies
  • Violoncello with orchestra
  • Piano with string orchestra
  • Symphonies

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  • Composers
  • Performer

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