Casadesus, Gaby (1901–1999)
Casadesus, Gaby (1901–1999)
French pianist. Born Aug 9, 1901, in Marseilles, France; died Nov 12, 1999, in Paris, France; studied with Louis Diemer at Paris Conservatory; m. Robert Casadesus (1899–1972, pianist); children: son Jean (1927–1972).
Enjoyed a career as a duopianist with husband Robert that took them all over the world; recorded Gabriel Fauré's Ballade for Piano and Orchestra, one of the 1st to appear in the long-playing format.
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