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Gaby Casadesus

Pianist

Birthday August 9, 1901

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Marseille, France

DEATH DATE Nov 12, 1999 (98)

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About

Solo and duo performer who became well-known for her recordings, concert tours, and educational work.

Before Fame

She was a student at the Paris Conservatory where she earned the first prize in piano when she was 16.

Trivia

She heavily promoted the works of Felix Mendelssohn and Baroque keyboard composers.

Family Life

Her husband was famed pianist Robert Casadesus. Together they had future famed pianist Jean Casadesus.

Associated With

She was friends with Maurice Ravel.