Casals at 93: Beginning to notice improvement


	Casals at 93: Beginning to notice improvement

masbury

4-4-2009 12:32 PM

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casal, cello, music

masbury says:

Legendary Catalan cellist interviewed by George Carlin

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4-4-2009 3:53 PM

doodleicious

interesting fellow-and i like his if you stand for nothing - you will fall for anything attitude- cost him his country- but he stood by his beliefs

4-4-2009 6:06 PM

Anangeli

I had the great opportunity to see him in concert in Puerto Rico where he lived for some time. He was a great man.

4-4-2009 10:55 PM

masbury

Now that gives me chills! Imagine hearing Casals!

4-6-2009 8:30 AM

syncopath

10x musbury 4 reminding a great man & musician.
you may see & hear Casals play here on youtube.

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