Pablo Casals was a Spanish musician considered as a legend and the greatest cellist of the 20th century. He was a gifted musician and mastered multiple instruments at an early age of eleven. He got attracted to Cello and was determined to make a career out of it. He received a formal training at a renowned music school, which helped him play at some informal concerts and deliver his first solo performance in Barcelona. Once he completed his graduation, he served the music school as a chairperson of the teaching staff. He went on to become the principle cellist at an orchestra of the ‘Barcelona’s Open House’. He further traveled to perform at various international concerts and gained popularity as an international musician. He performed for various renowned people including Queen Victoria and the U.S President Theodore Roosevelt. He also formed the ‘Pau Casals Orchestra’ which gave various hits. Pablo Casals
was invited to perform at many famous music festivals including the ‘Prades Festival’. His significant contributions as a musician brought him many awards including the ‘Charles E. Lutton Man of Music Award’. Here is a collection of sayings and quotations by the legendary musician which will surely win your heart. Read on the compilation of thoughts and quotes by Pablo Casals on abilities, gifts, services, talent, leadership, humanity and artistry.
The CHILD must know that he is a MIRACLE, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world will not be, another child like him.
The most perfect technique is that which is not noticed at all.
Pablo Casals
Real understanding does not come from what we learn in books; it comes from what we learn from love of nature, of music, of man. For only what is learned in that way is truly understood.
I used to think that eighty was a very old age. Now I am ninety. I do not think this any more. As long as you are able to admire and to love, you are young.
Don’t be vain because you happen to have talent. You are not responsible for that; it was not of your doing. What you do with your talent is what matters.
