Event Dime

Music and silence : the passion and protest of Pablo Casals by Mihaly, Christy.

When:

June 25, 2026 · 12:02 PM

Where:

Catalonia

Source:

Fairfax County Public Library

"An inspiring picture book biography of a UN Peace Medal recipient who used his songs--and his silence--to fight fascism, oppression, and violence. One day in Catalonia, Spain, eleven-year-old Pau Casals was captivated by the cello--setting him on a path toward international fame (as a cellist) and extraordinary courage (as an advocate for social justice). Playing the cello would take Pau all over the world, performing in palaces, concert halls, even the White House. People called him Pablo Casa