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Philippe Cassard is a renowned French classical pianist, musicologist, and writer. He was born on June 17, 1962, in Paris, France. Cassard grew up in a family of music lovers, and his parents encouraged him to pursue his passion for music. He began playing the piano at the age of six and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Cassard studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he was a student of Dominique Merlet and Geneviève Joy-Dutilleux. He graduated with a first prize in piano in 1982. He also studied with Nikita Magaloff and Murray Perahia. Cassard made his debut as a soloist in 1985 at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. Since then, he has performed in major concert halls around the world, including the Royal Festival Hall in London, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Carnegie Hall in New York. He has also performed with leading orchestras, such as the London Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestre de Paris, and the Berlin Philharmonic. Cassard is known for his interpretations of the works of French composers, particularly Claude Debussy and Gabriel Fauré. He has recorded several albums of their music, including a complete recording of Debussy's piano works. He has also recorded the complete piano works of Schumann and Brahms. In addition to his career as a pianist, Cassard is also a musicologist and writer. He has written several books on music, including biographies of Schumann and Fauré. He has also presented radio programs on classical music and has written articles for music magazines. Cassard has received several awards for his contributions to classical music. In 1994, he was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for his recording of Debussy's piano works. In 2006, he was awarded the Prix des Muses for his book on Schumann. In 2010, he was awarded the Prix Pelléas for his book on Fauré. Cassard is also a respected teacher and has taught at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris since 2005. He has also given masterclasses around the world, including at the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Juilliard School in New York. In conclusion, Philippe Cassard is a highly respected classical pianist, musicologist, and writer. He has performed in major concert halls around the world and has recorded several albums of French composers' music. He has also written several books on music and has received several awards for his contributions to classical music. Cassard continues to inspire and educate future generations of musicians through his teaching and masterclasses.

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