Robert Casadesus

Robert Marcel Casadesus (French pronunciation: [kazadˈsy]; 7 April 1899 – 19 September 1972) was a renowned 20th-century French pianist and composer. He was the most prominent member of a distinguished musical family, being the nephew of Henri Casadesus and Marius Casadesus, husband of Gaby Casadesus, and father of Jean Casadesus.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 7, 1899 (9th arrondissement of Paris (one of the 20 administrative districts of Paris, France)), Died September 19, 1972 (14th arrondissement of Paris (one of the arrondissements of the capital city of France) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1931

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 30 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia (U.K.) WLX461 12-in. 6/18/1928 Mon Lac: Prelude Robert Casadesus ; Orchestre Symphonique de Paris ; Georges-Martin Witkowski Piano with orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX462 12-in. 6/18/1928 Mon Lac: Theme and variations, part 1 Robert Casadesus ; Orchestre Symphonique de Paris ; Georges-Martin Witkowski Piano with orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX463 12-in. 6/18/1928 Mon Lac: Theme and variations, part 2 Robert Casadesus ; Orchestre Symphonique de Paris ; Georges-Martin Witkowski Piano with orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX464 12-in. 6/18/1928 Mon Lac: Theme and variations, concluion Robert Casadesus ; Orchestre Symphonique de Paris ; Georges-Martin Witkowski Piano with orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX465 12-in. 6/18/1928 Mon Lac: Finale, part 1 Robert Casadesus ; Orchestre Symphonique de Paris ; Georges-Martin Witkowski Piano with orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX466 12-in. 6/18/1928 Mon Lac: Finale, part 2 Robert Casadesus ; Orchestre Symphonique de Paris ; Georges-Martin Witkowski Piano with orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX475 12-in. 6/26/1928 Ballades, For Pianoforte Op. 23. Ballade No. 1 In G Minor (First Half) Robert Casadesus Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX499 12-in. 6/28/1928 Ballades, For Pianoforte Op. 23. Ballade No. 1, In G Minor (Completion) Robert Casadesus Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WL1196 10-in. 6/20/1928 Jeux d'eau, 1re partie Robert Casadesus Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WL1197 10-in. 6/20/1928 Jeux d'eau, 2e partie Robert Casadesus Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WL1198 10-in. 6/20/1928 Etudes symphoniques, 1re partie Robert Casadesus Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WL1199 10-in. 6/20/1928 Etudes symphoniques, 2e partie Robert Casadesus Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WL1200 10-in. 6/20/1928 Etudes symphoniques, 3e partie Robert Casadesus Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WL1201 10-in. 6/20/1928 Etudes symphoniques, 4e partie Robert Casadesus Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WL1213 10-in. 6/28/1928 Etudes symphoniques, 5e partie Robert Casadesus Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WL1214 10-in. 6/28/1928 Etudes symphoniques, 6e partie Robert Casadesus Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WL1215 10-in. 6/28/1928 Etudes symphoniques, 7e partie Robert Casadesus Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WL1216 10-in. 6/28/1928 L'oiseau prophete Robert Casadesus Piano solo instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX1411 12-in. 6/3/1930 Sonate pour vioncelle et piano Robert Casadesus ; Maurice Maréchal Cello solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX1412 12-in. 6/3/1930 Sonate pour vioncelle et piano Robert Casadesus ; Maurice Maréchal Cello solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX1413 12-in. 6/3/1930 Sonate pour vioncelle et piano Robert Casadesus ; Maurice Maréchal Cello solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX1414 12-in. 6/3/1930 Danse des petits negres Robert Casadesus ; Maurice Maréchal Cello solo, with piano instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX1511 12-in. 3/25/1931 Piano concerto no. 27 in B-flat major, KV595 Robert Casadesus ; Orchestre des concerts Straram Piano with orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX1512 12-in. 3/25/1931 Piano concerto no. 27 in B-flat major, KV595 Robert Casadesus ; Orchestre des concerts Straram Piano with orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
Columbia (U.K.) WLX1513 12-in. 3/26/1931 Piano concerto no. 27 in B-flat major, KV595 Robert Casadesus ; Orchestre des concerts Straram Piano with orchestra instrumentalist, piano  
(Results 1-25 of 30 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Casadesus, Robert," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/367505.

Casadesus, Robert. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/367505.

"Casadesus, Robert." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.

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URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/367505

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