MAJOR MUSICIANS - SPAIN
DESCRIPTION: Pablo Casals was a Spanish cellist and conductor of note. He is generally regarded as the pre-eminent cellist of the first half of the 20th century, and one of the greatest cellists of all time.
ACTIVITY STATUS: Departed
ACTIVITY PERIOD: 1888 - 1973
MUSIC GENRE: Classical
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: SPAIN
MAIN INSTRUMENT: Cello
ORCHESTRAS: Various
WIKIPEDIA PAGE: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Casals
ABOUT HIM:
Pablo CASALS (1876-1973)
“The cello is like a beautiful woman who has not grown older, but younger with time, more slender, more supple, more graceful.” Considered by many to be the greatest cellist of his times, the Spanish musician studied in Barcelona and Madrid, completing his studies in 1893. After his debut with the Madrid Symphony Orchestra four years later, he was awarded the Order of Carlos III by the Spanish monarch. Quickly recognised internationally as a virtuoso cellist, he was invited to give special performances for Queen Victoria and US President Theodore Roosevelt. He began touring, and later conducted, and formed his own orchestra. He vehemently opposed Franco’s insurrection against the Spanish republic in 1936, and left the country after the fascist victory three years later. He settled over the French border, and vowed not to return to Spain until democracy was restored. He continued to tour and teach internationally, and later played for US President Kennedy. Technically brilliant and passionately engaged, he is probably best remembered for his solo performances of Bach. “You must work - we must all work to make the world worthy of its
children.”
By Larry Buttrose
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