# Spanish Congress and global programs honor Pau Casals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pau-casals-musical-commemoration-in-alghero > Updated: 2026-09-24T06:00:20.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 5. The Spanish Congress of Deputies held its inaugural ceremony for the International Day of Peace, featuring a tribute to Catalan musician Pau Casals on the 150th anniversary of his birth. The event, attended by Congress President Francina Armengol and Generalitat President Salvador Illa, included musical performances of Casals’ works, such as ‘El cant dels ocells’, played on the musician’s original cello. The ceremony featured a dialogue between journalist Iñaki Gabilondo and actress Ana Belén regarding Casals’ legacy as a symbol of peace and human rights. During the proceedings, Armengol addressed the prevalence of recent global armed conflicts. Despite the official nature of the tribute, the political group Junts boycotted the event. The group argued that the ceremony failed to sufficiently recognize Casals’ Catalan identity and his commitment to the Catalan language, stating that a proper tribute should involve advocating for the use of Catalan within the European Union. Expanding on the commemorations, the Pau Casals Foundation and the Instituto Cervantes have launched ‘Casals 150: music for peace’. This global program, supported by the Spanish government and the Generalitat of Catalonia, includes over 200 activities to highlight Casals' legacy as a musician and humanist. Planned events include a concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra in Madrid and various activities across the Instituto Cervantes international network, such as in Rome. Additionally, the National Assembly of Catalonia will organize a tribute in Sant Feliu de Guíxols on October 9 to honor both Casals and Antoni Gaudí. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Pau Casals legacy celebrated with global 150th anniversary program The Pau Casals Foundation and Instituto Cervantes have launched ‘Casals 150’, a global program of over 200 events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the legendary Catalan musician's birth. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pau-casals-legacy-celebrated-with-global-150th-anniversary-program ### 2026-09-20: Spanish Congress honors musician Pau Casals for International Day of Peace The Spanish Congress celebrated the International Day of Peace with a tribute to musician Pau Casals, though the Junts party boycotted the event to protest the perceived lack of focus on his Catalan identity. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-congress-to-honor-pau-casals-for-international-day-of-peace ### 2026-09-16: Catalan musical traditions celebrated in Alghero and Tarragona Choral performances in Alghero and Tarragona celebrate Catalan musical traditions and the 150th anniversary of composer Pau Casals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catalan-musical-traditions-celebrated-in-alghero-and-tarragona ### 2026-09-13: Alghero Cathedral hosts concert for Catalan National Day A concert in Alghero's Santa Maria Cathedral celebrated Catalan National Day and the 150th anniversary of musician Pau Casals' birth, highlighting cultural ties between Alghero and Catalonia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alghero-cathedral-hosts-concert-for-catalan-national-day ### 2026-09-09: Alghero to host musical tribute to Pau Casals Alghero’s Santa Maria Cathedral will host a musical tribute to Catalan composer Pau Casals on September 11, marking the 150th anniversary of his birth. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alghero-to-host-musical-tribute-to-pau-casals --- Cite as: Spanish Congress and global programs honor Pau Casals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pau-casals-musical-commemoration-in-alghero