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Casadesus

American  
[kah-suh-day-suhs, ka-saduh-sys] / ˌkɑ səˈdeɪ səs, ka sadəˈsüs /

noun

  1. Robert 1899–1972, French pianist and composer.


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Of the regional ensembles, the Lille orchestra, which has long been under the leadership of Jean-Claude Casadesus, set the standard for style and snap; its Bizet Symphony in C bustled brilliantly.

From The New Yorker ● Apr. 13, 2015

Victor Casadesus scored from the spot two minutes later after a Sergio Busquets handball in the penalty area and the home fans sniffed an unlikely comeback.

From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2012

Michael Pereira scored in the 55th minute, after Javier Mascherano lost the ball to Victor Casadesus, and Casadesus made it 3-2 with a penalty after Sergio Busquets handled in the box.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 11, 2012

Included in his concert repertory were several seldom performed compositions, three-piano concertos that Casadesus played with his wife Gaby and elder son Jean, who died in an automobile accident earlier this year.

From Time Magazine Archive

Robert Casadesus, 73, French composer and pianist, best known for his pure, elegantly phrased interpretations of Mozart, Rameau, Debussy and Ravel; of cancer of the pancreas; in Paris.

From Time Magazine Archive

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