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Baroque

 

 

Modern

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Jean Casadesus was a French classical pianist born on July 7, 1927, in Paris, France. He was the son of the renowned pianist Robert Casadesus and the grandson of Henri Casadesus, a famous violist and composer. Jean Casadesus grew up in a musical family and began playing the piano at a young age. He received his first piano lessons from his father and later studied with Marguerite Long and Jacques Février. Jean Casadesus made his debut as a pianist at the age of 16, performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23 with the Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire in Paris. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent and was invited to perform at major concert halls around the world. In 1950, he won the prestigious Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud International Competition, which launched his international career. Throughout his career, Jean Casadesus performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He was particularly known for his interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, and Schumann, and was praised for his technical precision and musical sensitivity. One of Jean Casadesus's most memorable performances was his 1955 debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City, where he performed Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 with the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Dimitri Mitropoulos. The performance was widely acclaimed, and The New York Times praised Casadesus's "brilliant technique and sensitive musicianship." Jean Casadesus also had a successful career as a chamber musician, performing with his siblings, Gaby and Thérèse Casadesus, as well as with other renowned musicians such as Isaac Stern and Pablo Casals. He was a member of the Casadesus Trio, which was founded by his father and included his siblings on violin and cello. In addition to his performances, Jean Casadesus was also a respected teacher. He taught at the Paris Conservatory and the École Normale de Musique de Paris, and his students included the pianist Jean-Philippe Collard. Jean Casadesus received many honors and awards throughout his career. In 1961, he was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for his recording of Mozart's Piano Concertos Nos. 20 and 21. He was also awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur, one of France's highest honors, in recognition of his contributions to French culture. Jean Casadesus continued to perform and record throughout his life, and his recordings remain highly regarded by classical music enthusiasts. He died on September 19, 1972, at the age of 45, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most talented and respected pianists of his generation.

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