A critic described Casadesus's interpretation of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 as noble but without magniloquence, prioritizing clarity and affectionate humor over dynamic emphasis and rubato.
Recording & Production
This album features live recordings from the Royal Festival Hall, London, in 1952 and the Usher Hall, Edinburgh, in 1956.
Performer Biography
Beyond performing, Casadesus was a prolific composer, leaving nearly seventy works including seven symphonies and cadenzas for piano concertos by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.
Performer Biography
Pianist Robert Casadesus (1899-1972) came from a distinguished musical family, with uncles who were a conductor, composer, and founders of the Société nouvelle des instruments anciens.
Performer Biography
Casadesus was abandoned by his mother at birth and raised by his aunt, a pianist, before joining the Paris Conservatoire at age 13.
Performer Biography
Casadesus collaborated with Maurice Ravel, who praised his playing of Jeux d'eau, and had works dedicated to him by composers like Honegger and Roussel.
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