Robert Casadesus - The Complete French Columbia Recordings
Review by Sacha Fletcher
The Complete French Columbia Recordings by Robert Casadesus is a comprehensive collection of the pianist's recordings made for Columbia Records in the 1950s and 1960s. The album features Casadesus' interpretations of works by some of the most renowned French composers of the time, including Debussy, Ravel, and Faure.
As a pianist, Casadesus was known for his technical precision and impeccable phrasing, and these qualities are evident throughout the album. His performances are nuanced and expressive, capturing the subtleties of the music and bringing out its emotional depth.
The recording quality is excellent, with a clear and vibrant sound that allows the listener to fully appreciate Casadesus' playing. The liner notes provide valuable context for each piece and offer insights into Casadesus' approach to the music.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Variation VII | 1:34 | |
| Prélude In D Minor, Op 103/5 | 2:04 | |
| Alegro Moderato | 4:26 | |
| Allegretto | 8:48 | |
| Sonata In D Major, Kk96 (L465) | 4:10 | |
| Sérénade: Modérément Animé | 2:48 | |
| Das Lebewohl: Adagio – Allegro | 5:05 | |
| Variation II | ||
| Allegro Moderato | 4:21 | |
| Mazurka No 13 In A Minor, Op 17/4 | 3:45 | |
| Variation IV | 0:33 | |
| Ballade No 1 In G Minor, Op 23 | 7:39 | |
| Abwesenheit: Andante espressivo | 3:07 | |
| Sonata No 26 In E Flat Major ‘Les Adieux’, Op 81a | ||
| Sonata In G Major, Kk125 (L487) | 2:00 | |
| Étude III: Vivace | 1:05 | |
| Sonata In A Major, Op 120, D664 | ||
| Jeux D’eau | 4:31 | |
| Sonata In D Major, Kk430 (L463) | 1:51 | |
| Variation VI: Allegro Molto | 0:35 | |
| Variation VIII | 0:36 | |
| Mon Lac - Prelude; Theme; Variation 1: Bois Et Labours; Variation 2: Jeux Aquatiques; Variation 3: Glas; Finale | 21:53 | |
| Variation III | 0:58 | |
| Sonata In D Major, Kk23 (L411) | 2:29 | |
| Allegro Molto | 7:24 | |
| Sonata In G Major, Kk14 (L387) | 1:53 | |
| Sonata In B Minor, Kk27 (L449) | 1:54 | |
| Variation I: Un Poco Più Vivo | 2:16 | |
| Piano Quartet No 1 In C Minor, Op 15 | ||
| Sonata In G Major, Kk13 (L486) | 1:58 | |
| Sonata In A Major, Kk533 (L395) | 2:23 | |
| Rondo In D Major K485 . | 4:12 | |
| Sonata In D Minor, Kk9 (L413) | 1:36 | |
| Danse Des Petits Nègres, From L’Epiphanie | 4:22 | |
| Deutsche Tänze, Op 171, D790 (Nos 1, 3 – 8 & 11) | 4:24 | |
| Sonata In B Minor, Kk377 (L263) | 1:17 | |
| Andante | 4:02 | |
| Molto Vivo | 4:58 | |
| Ballade No 4 In F Minor, Op 52 . | 10:09 | |
| Variation V | 0:31 | |
| Ballade No 3 In A Flat Major, Op 47 | 6:28 | |
| Impromptu | 4:07 | |
| Final: Animé, Léger Et Nerveux | 3:12 | |
| Le Retour Des Muletiers, from Cerdaña | 4:34 | |
| Scherzo-valse No 10, From Dix Pièces Pittoresques . | 3:32 | |
| Impromptu No 5 In F Sharp Minor, Op 102 | 2:04 | |
| Sonata For Cello And Piano | ||
| Sonata In E Minor, Kk198 (L22) | 2:10 | |
| Piano Concerto No 24 In C Minor, K491 | ||
| Ballade No 2 In F Major, Op 38 | 6:45 | |
| Larghetto | 8:14 | |
| Adagio | 7:24 | |
| Piano Concerto No 26 In D Major ‘Coronation’, K537 | ||
| Prologue: Lent, Sostenuto E Molto Risoluto | 4:10 | |
| Sonata For Flute And Piano, Op 18 | ||
| Larghetto (Bars 72 To End) | 2:12 | |
| Études Symphoniques, Op 13 | ||
| Das Wiedersehen: Vivacissimamente | 4:05 | |
| Allegro | 12:57 | |
| Variation IX | 1:21 | |
| Allegro Moto Moderato | 9:00 | |
| Konzertstück In F Minor, Op 79 | 15:39 | |
| Thema: Andante | 1:27 | |
| Vogel Als Prophet No 7 From Waldszenen, Op 82 | 2:19 | |
| Scherzo: Allegro Vivio | 5:38 | |
| Finale: Allegro Brillante | 5:20 | |
| Étude IX: Presto Possibile | 0:35 |
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Formats
- 63 × File
- FLAC
- Compilation
- Remastered
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Copyright (c) | Roger Nichols |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Executive-Producer | Michael Spring |
| Liner Notes | Roger Nichols |
| Piano | Robert Casadesus |
| Restoration | Mark Obert-Thorn |
| Producer | Mark Obert-Thorn |
Notes
- Recordings:
- 15 June 1937 (files 1-1 to 1-14); 20/21 December 1937 (1-12 to 1-14); 25/26 March 1931 (1-15 to 1-17);
- 8 December 1937 (file 2-1); 4 January 1932 (2-2 to 2-4); 12 June 1939 (2-5 to 2-7); 12 June 1939 (2-8); June 1935 (2-9); 20 & 28 June 1928 (2-10 to 2-2); 28 June 1928 (2-23);
- 28 June 1928 (3-1); 14 October 1929 (3-2); 10 November 1930 (3-3); 14 April 1930 (3-4, 3-5); 12 June 1939 (3-6, 4-7); 21 November 1935 (3-9); 7/8 May 1935 (3-10 to 3013);
- 21 November 1935 (file 4-1); 3 June 1930 (4-2 to 4-5); 20 June 1928 (4-6); 18 June 1928 (4-7); 3 June 1935 (4-8 to 4-10)
- Total time 4h 40 mins.
- Includes a 13p digital booklet.
- "Special thanks to Nathan Brown, Donald Manildi (International Piano Archives at the University of Maryland),
- Charles Niss and David Schmutz for providing source material. Thanks also to Frédéric Gaussin and to Greco Casadesus
- for the supply of photographs."
