Festival Casals
A classical music festival founded in 1957 by cellist Pablo Casals, who spent his last years in Puerto Rico. It runs annually with a symphony orchestra and guest soloists, mainly in San Juan. It is the island's most internationally weighted cultural event outside the popular tradition.
Example
It is the chance to hear classical music in San Juan with an international program, and tickets sell in advance.
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Frequently asked questions
When is it held?
Dates and venue vary by edition, so check the current year's program.
Why that name?
For Pablo Casals, who lived in Puerto Rico from the fifties and founded the festival, the symphony orchestra and the conservatory.
