Gaspar Cassad: Cellist, Composer and Transcriber Kaufman Gabrielle
Gaspar Cassad: Cellist, Composer and Transcriber Kaufman Gabrielle Barcelonian Gaspar Cassad (1897-1966) was one of the greatest cello virtuosi of the twentieth century and a notable composer and…
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Gaspar Cassad: Cellist, Composer and Transcriber Kaufman Gabrielle
Barcelonian Gaspar Cassad (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. The study presents in-depth descriptions of the three main parts of Cassad's creative output: composition, transcription and performance, especially focusing on Cassad's plural and multi-facetted creativity, which is examined from both cultural and historical perspectives.Cassad's role within the evolution of twentieth-century cello performance is thoroughly examined, including a discussion regarding the musical and technical aspects of performing In this book, Gabrielle Kaufman provides the first full-length scholarly work dedicated to Cassad, 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.