What is being commemorated and who is performing
The Cambra al Palau (18) concert celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Pau Casals (1876-1973), the Catalan cellist and conductor, a key figure in 20th-century classical music. The programme is led by Lluís Claret, an internationally renowned cellist, accompanied by the Solistas de la Orquesta de València, under the artistic direction of the Palau de la Música.
Concert programme
The recital features works linked to Pau Casals and his musical legacy:
- Jordi Cervelló: Un cant a Pau Casals.
- Enric Casals (Pau Casals’ brother): Suite for Cello in D minor (Hommage à Pau Casals), with its three movements: Preludio, Scherzando, and Elegía.
- Johann Sebastian Bach: Pastorale in F major, BWV 590.
- Pau Casals: Sant Martí del Canigó.
- Enrique Granados: Goyescas.
- Anonymous: El cant dels ocells, a traditional Catalan piece that Casals popularised as a symbol of peace.
The event also includes the launch of the book Querido maestro. Correspondencia de Pau Casals, by Anna Dalmau and Anna Mora, featuring previously unpublished letters from the musician.
Prices and tickets
General admission is €10 and includes access to both the concert and the book launch. According to the Palau, tickets are available on their official website.
