Word: casadesus
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THURSDAY: International Performance. Pianists Claudio Arrau and Robert Casadesus and violinist Zino Fraocescatti perform two Beethoven sonatus from the early years of the composer's deafness. "Appassionata (No. 23 in F Minor)" and "Kreutzer." CH. 2.9 p.m. Color...
Died. 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. Born in Paris and trained at the piano from the age of four, Casadesus composed more than 60 works of his own including six symphonies. More widely recognized as a performer, he made 3,000 concert appearances during his 50-year career, as well as at least 30 recordings. Included in his concert repertory were several seldom performed compositions, three-piano concertos that Casadesus played with his wife Gaby and elder...