Gaspar Cassadó

• Period: Modern (1910-1949)
• Country: Spain
• Born: September 30, 1897 in Barcelona, Spain
• Died: December 24, 1966 in Madrid, Spain

Biography

After early study with his father, composer and organist Joaquin Cassadó, Gaspar attended the Barcelona Conservatory and also took lessons from Casals. He enjoyed an international career, playing with such greats as Bauer, Rubenstein and Menuhin. He was known as a refined player with beautiful tone and strong technique. Cassadó composed several concertos and much chamber music. His work was influenced by Falla and Ravel. ~ Lynn Vought, All Music Guide

Discography

Gaspar Cassado Plays Bach Cello Suites Buy this CD

Dvorak, Tartini, Haydn: Cello Concertos Buy this CD

Gaspar Gassado, Vol. 1 Buy this CD

Recordings From 1931 To 1935 Buy this CD

Gaspar Cassado Cello Masterpieces Buy this CD