Description
Gaspar Cassadó was born in Barcelona on 30 of september of 1897. He was the son of the composer and organist JoaquÃÂn Cassadó, who was also the Chapel Master of the church of La Merced in Barcelona. His first violoncello teacher was Dionisio March and after, again with his brother AugustÃÂn, he won a scholarship to continue his studies in Paris with Pau Casals. He became known as soloist sharing the bill with the pianist Arthur Rubinstein. In 1914 he debuted at the Palau de la Música Catalana. After several international tours, in 1923 he decided to settle in Italy and share his European tours with the pianist Giulietta Gordigiani, wife of baron Robert von Mendelssohn. From this moment, Gaspar
Cassado played regularly in Europe, standing out as one of the best violoncellist of his time. Parallel to his activity as soloist, he released his works for cello, which is one of the most interesting and extensive catalogs in the twentieth century written for this instrument in which are include works for cello and orchestra, several works for cello and piano cello and numerous transcripts that contributed to expand the repertory. He was one of the most prestigious teachers of the Academy of Chigiana in Siena and in the Music courses in Compostela. He also made tours with the pianist Alicia de Larrocha. At the end of his life Gaspar Cassadó formed a duo with his wife a japanese pianist Chieko Hara.
His discography catalog includes several recording of live concerts forming a trio with Menuhin, Kentner. He had a close relationship with some of the composers of his time, especially with Luigi Dallapicola, who dedicated some of his works. He died of a heart attack during a tour on 24 December 1966.
Track Listing
Disc 1:- Sonata - Rapsodia
- Sonata - Aragonesa
- Sonata - Saeta
- Sonata - Pasodoble
- Morgenlied
- Rapsodia Del Sur
- Achares
- Danse Du Diable Vert
- Requiebros
- Sonata Nello Antico Stile Spagnuolo - Introduzione E Allegro
- Sonata Nello Antico Stile Spagnuolo - Grave
- Sonata Nello Antico Stile Spagnuolo - Danza Con Variazioni
- Serenade
- Lamento De Boabdil
- La Pendule, La Fileuse Et Le Galant
- Partita Fur Cello Und Klavier - Alla Tedesca
- Partita Fur Cello Und Klavier - Inno
- Partita Fur Cello Und Klavier - Forte e Piano
- Partita Fur Cello Und Klavier - La Caccia
Additional Details
Label: Ayva Musica
Genre: Classical
Run Time: 86 mins
Release Date: 04/06/10
UPC: 8427328883894
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