This Week in Classical Music: November 3, 2025. Andalusia, part II. Classical Connect is still in Andalusia.In Spain, classical music seems to be concentrated in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.Alicia de Larrocha, Spain’s most famous pianist, was born and lived all her life there.Pablo Casals, one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century, was also born in Catalonia, and, while still in Spain (he left the country after the Spanish Civil War), lived in Barcelona.He moved to France and then to Puerto Rico, where he died at the age of 96.Montserrat Caballé, La Superba, was a Barcelonesa, and so was another great soprano, Victoria de Los Ángeles. And yes, José Carreras was also born in Barcelona.Only Plácido Domingo was born in Madrid.
When we return, we’ll report on the classical music events (or the lack thereof) in Andalusia.
Andalusia II, 2025
This Week in Classical Music: November 3, 2025. Andalusia, part II. Classical Connect is still in Andalusia. In Spain, classical music seems to be concentrated in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. Alicia de Larrocha, Spain’s most famous pianist, was born and lived all her life there. Pablo Casals, one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century, was also born in Catalonia, and, while still in Spain (he left the country after the Spanish Civil War), lived in Barcelona. He moved to France and then to Puerto Rico, where he died at the age of 96. Montserrat Caballé, La Superba, was a Barcelonesa, and so was another great soprano, Victoria de Los Ángeles. And yes, José Carreras was also born in Barcelona. Only Plácido Domingo was born in Madrid.
When we return, we’ll report on the classical music events (or the lack thereof) in Andalusia.