Casals, Pablo. (1876–1973) [Kennedy, John F. (1917–1963)]
Original Photograph at White House Concert with Kennedy
Original 1961 photograph of the great cellist at his famous White House concert. 8.19" x 10.27". In good condition, with 2 strokes of white in-painting, as reproduced in The Chicago Tribune and from its archives.In addition to his exceptional artistry, Casals was a respected figure for his impassioned stand on human rights. For several years, he expressed his anger against the government of Spain by not performing at all, and he went so far as to boycott countries, such as the United States, that he believed propped up the Spanish dictator Francisco Franco. During the presidential campaign of 1960, Casals became aware of the young candidate John Kennedy, and in 1961 he accepted an invitation to perform at the White House as a symbol of his agreement with President Kennedy's views that "we must regard artistic achievement and action as an integral part of our free society." (5990)
Unsigned Photograph Classical Music