The document discusses the history of Catalonia and the El Palau de la Música Catalana concert hall in Barcelona. It notes that Catalonia had one of the earliest parliaments and a rich literature. In the 18th century, Catalans were forced to speak Spanish. The modernism movement incorporated Gothic and new techniques. El Palau de la Música was built between 1905-1908 in this style and features sculptures relating to Catalan history and culture on the outside, and representations of composers on the inside. It was originally created as a temple for Catalan art but became home to a choral society, and now hosts classical concerts for the people of Catalonia.