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Barcelonian Gaspar Cassadó (1897-1966) was one of the greatest cello virtuosi of the twentieth century and a notable composer and arranger, leaving a vast and heterogeneous legacy. In this book, Gabrielle Kaufman provides the first full-length scholarly work dedicated to Cassadó, containing the results of seven years of research into his life and legacy, after following the cellist's steps through Spain, France, Italy and Japan. The study presents in-depth descriptions of the three main parts of Cassadó's creative output: composition, transcription and performance, especially focusing on Cassadó's plural and multi-facetted creativity, which is examined from both cultural and historical perspectives.Cassadó's role within the evolution of twentieth-century cello performance is thoroughly examined, including a discussion regarding the musical and technical aspects of performing Cassadó's works, aimed directly at performers. The study presents the first attempt at a comprehensive catalogue of Cassadó's works, both original and transcribed, as well as his recordings, using a number of new archival sources and testimonies. In addition, the composer's significance within Spanish twentieth

Author

Gabrielle Kaufman

Publisher

Routledge, Taylor et Francis Group

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9781317130963

Subjects

Music, History, Biography