Robert-Guillaume Casadesus, known as Robert Casa (born January 23, 1878 in Paris

Paris

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, France; died May 30, 1940) was a French composer and singer. He was a member of a prominent French musical family

Casadesus

Casadesus is the surname of a prominent French musical family. Its members include:* Francis Casadesus , composer and conductor* Robert-Guillaume Casadesus , composer and singer known as "Robert Casa"...

, and best known today as the father of the famous classical pianist

Pianist

A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...

 Robert Casadesus

Robert Casadesus

Robert Casadesus was a renowned 20th-century French pianist and composer. He was the most prominent member of a famous musical family, being the nephew of Henri Casadesus and Marius Casadesus, husband of Gaby Casadesus, and father of Jean Casadesus.-Biography:Robert Casadesus was born in Paris...

. He was the brother of Henri Casadesus

Henri Casadesus

Henri Casadesus was a violist and music publisher. He was the brother of Marius Casadesus, uncle of the famous pianist Robert Casadesus, and granduncle of Jean Casadesus....

 and Marius Casadesus

Marius Casadesus

Marius Casadesus was a French violinist and composer. He was the brother of Henri Casadesus, uncle of the famed pianist Robert Casadesus, and grand-uncle to Jean Casadesus....

, and grandfather of Jean Casadesus

Jean Casadesus

Jean Casadesus was a French classical pianist. He was the son of the renowned pianists Robert and Gaby Casadesus, and grandnephew of Henri Casadesus and Marius Casadesus.Jean Casadesus was born in Paris...

. He composed several songs, instrumental pieces, and operettas, including La Ribaude and La Reine de l'Or.