Pablo (Pau) Casals Speaks on Artists’ Social Responsibility

Born near Barcelona in 1876, Casals’s extraordinary musical talent propelled him to international acclaim, earning him accolades such as “the greatest living musician.” When his remarkable career was disrupted by the Spanish Civil War, Casals chose self-imposed exile in Prades, France, where he raised money to support Spanish refugees from the Franco dictatorship. He is remembered today, not only as one of history’s greatest artists, but as who used his platform in the cause of humanitarian ideals and social justice.