- Born
- Jean-Claude Casadesus was born on December 7, 1935 in Paris, France. He is a composer and actor, known for Le Prince de Madrid (1967), Germinal (1993) and The Clink of Ice (2010).
- Parents
- RelativesHenri Casadesus(Grandparent)Martine Pascal(Sibling)
- Nephew of Robert Casadesus and Gaby Casadesus.
- In 1976 he became principal conductor of the Orchestre national de Lille, performing concerts locally and internationally.
- In 2004, the Victoires de la musique classique awarded him a victory of honour.
- He began his career as a percussionist before studying composition and conducting with Pierre Dervaux and Pierre Boulez.
- In 1971 he co-founded the Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire with Pierre Dervaux, and acted as Dervaux's deputy there until 1976.
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