Jordi Savall

“A magical musician.” —WASHINGTON POST “Here, finally, was a man worth celebrating. Savall is not only a performer of genius but also a conductor, a scholar, a teacher.”—The New Yorker Jordi Savall is one of the most versatile and engaging musical personalities of his generation. For more than fifty years, he has rescued musical gems from the obscurity of neglect and oblivion and given them back for all to enjoy. A tireless researcher, Jordi Savall has devoted his career to reviving and interpreting the vast repertoire of early music. His profound understanding of historical contexts and his virtuosity on the viol make him a luminary in the world of period performance. He has recorded and released more than 230 discs covering the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical music repertories, with a special focus on the Hispanic and Mediterranean musical heritage, receiving countless awards and distinctions such as the Midem Classical Award, the International Classical Music Award and the Grammy Award. With his legendary ensemble Hespèrion XXI, Savall has assembled a group of exceptional musicians, each a specialist in the intricacies of historical instruments, to breathe life into centuries-old compositions. With performances that marry meticulous research with virtuosic musicianship, this fascinating program explores a century of history through music as they showcase the “new music” that took Europe by storm years ago. Jordi Savall has been called a time traveler, a globe-trotting adventurer, a tireless scholar, a virtuoso performer and a visionary ensemble leader. We may not know exactly where Savall will lead us as he mines the past for treasures that illuminate new connections between historic people and places, cultures, and movements, but we are always thrilled to come along for the ride. One thing is clear, Jordi Savall is a gift to us all.