Zino Francescatti, the violinist, financed an international violin competition in Aix-en-Provence in 1987 by selling his 1727 Stradivari violin.
Historical Context
Robert Casadesus and his family fled the Nazi regime in Europe, settling in Princeton, New Jersey, between 1942 and 1946.
Performer Biography
Both Zino Francescatti and Robert Casadesus had a close affinity with the music of Maurice Ravel, which elevated their recordings of French composers' works.
Performer Biography
Zino Francescatti, a violinist, was considered a child prodigy, publicly performing Beethoven's Violin Concerto at the age of 10.
Recording & Production
The collaboration between Zino Francescatti and Robert Casadesus is documented in a series of recordings that are still considered exemplary.
Performer Biography
Robert Casadesus, a pianist, came from a versatile French family of musicians and achieved international fame through tours across five continents in the 1920s.
