Casadesus and Szell had performed Mozart Piano Concertos together for over a decade at the time of this concert. One of things which always impresses me in Szell/Cleveland Orchestra performances of these pieces, is the incredible playing of the woodwinds.
In The Art of the Piano, David Dubal writes of Casadesus: "he became the absolute French pianist, his country's finest. Casadesus embodied the qualities of Gallic balance, unforced sound, style, and precision of technique. His sound was crisp, dry, and sparkling, like a vintage champagne. Casadesus was a sophisticated musician, whose pianism was phenomenally supple. His range was wide and his use of the pedals was simply astonishing."
Casadesus and Szell had performed Mozart Piano Concertos together for over a decade at the time of this concert. One of things which always impresses me in Szell/Cleveland Orchestra performances of these pieces, is the incredible playing of the woodwinds.
George Szell was always an excellent partner for whatever concerto the featured soloist was performing.
In The Art of the Piano, David Dubal writes of Casadesus: "he became the absolute French pianist, his country's finest. Casadesus embodied the qualities of Gallic balance, unforced sound, style, and precision of technique. His sound was crisp, dry, and sparkling, like a vintage champagne. Casadesus was a sophisticated musician, whose pianism was phenomenally supple. His range was wide and his use of the pedals was simply astonishing."