SENOR BIENVENIDO SOCIAS was born at
Vendrell, near Tarragona. Spain. He was musically educated, with Pablo Casals, under the guidance of Casals's father. He occupied organist's posts in monasteries in different parts of Catalonia, where the services were strictly Gregorian, the foundation from which all contrapuntal music was evolved. These early experiences made an indelible impression upon the musical outlook of both Casals and Socias, and are to this day reflected in their style.