Jordi Savall i Bernadet (born 1941, in Igualada, Catalonia) is a Catalan vi… Read Full Bio ↴Jordi Savall i Bernadet (born 1941, in Igualada, Catalonia) is a Catalan viol player and composer. He is one of the major figures in the field of early music since the 1970s, largely responsible for bringing the viol (viola da gamba) back to life on the stage. His repertory ranges from Medieval to Renaissance and Baroque music.
Savall's musical training started in the school choir of his native town (1947-55). He later completed his training at the Barcelona Conservatory of Music (1959-65). Afterward, he began his specialisation in early music at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Basel, Switzerland (1968-70).
In 1974 he formed the ensemble Hespèrion XX (since 2000 as Hespèrion XXI), together with the soprano Montserrat Figueras (his wife), Lorenzo Alpert and Hopkinson Smith. Hespèrion XX favored a style of interpretation characterised by great musical vitality and at the same time, maximum historical accuracy.
In 1987 he returned to Barcelona to found La Capella Reial de Catalunya, a vocal ensemble devoted to the interpretation of music prior to the 18th century.
Finally, in 1989 Savall created Le Concert des Nations, an orchestra that is generally dedicated to the baroque repertoire, but which sometimes also serves as an outlet for music that hails from the classical/romantic repertoire (e.g. Sinfonia a Gran Orquesta by Juan Crisótomo de Arriga).
Savall's discography includes more than 140 recordings. Since 1998 he has released his records with his own label, Alia Vox.
Jordi Savall is also a two-time Grammy nominee, who scored the 1991 Alain Corneau film, Tous les matins du monde (also awarded the César of the French film industry in 1992). The soundtrack, re-released on his own Alia Vox label, has sold more than a million copies worldwide.
Savall's musical training started in the school choir of his native town (1947-55). He later completed his training at the Barcelona Conservatory of Music (1959-65). Afterward, he began his specialisation in early music at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Basel, Switzerland (1968-70).
In 1974 he formed the ensemble Hespèrion XX (since 2000 as Hespèrion XXI), together with the soprano Montserrat Figueras (his wife), Lorenzo Alpert and Hopkinson Smith. Hespèrion XX favored a style of interpretation characterised by great musical vitality and at the same time, maximum historical accuracy.
In 1987 he returned to Barcelona to found La Capella Reial de Catalunya, a vocal ensemble devoted to the interpretation of music prior to the 18th century.
Finally, in 1989 Savall created Le Concert des Nations, an orchestra that is generally dedicated to the baroque repertoire, but which sometimes also serves as an outlet for music that hails from the classical/romantic repertoire (e.g. Sinfonia a Gran Orquesta by Juan Crisótomo de Arriga).
Savall's discography includes more than 140 recordings. Since 1998 he has released his records with his own label, Alia Vox.
Jordi Savall is also a two-time Grammy nominee, who scored the 1991 Alain Corneau film, Tous les matins du monde (also awarded the César of the French film industry in 1992). The soundtrack, re-released on his own Alia Vox label, has sold more than a million copies worldwide.
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07Telemann : Overture & Suite in D major for Viola da Gamba & Strings TWV 55:D6 - I . Ouverture5:05Jordi Savall
08Telemann : Overture & Suite in D major for Viola da Gamba & Strings TWV 55:D6 - II. La Trompette1:36Jordi Savall
09Overture & Suite in D major for Viola da Gamba & Strings, TWV 55/D6: III. Sarabande4:18Jordi Savall
10Telemann : Overture & Suite in D major for Viola da Gamba & Strings TWV 55:D6 - IV. Rondeau1:26Jordi Savall
11Telemann : Overture & Suite in D major for Viola da Gamba & Strings TWV 55:D6 - V. Bourrée1:42Jordi Savall
12Telemann : Overture & Suite in D major for Viola da Gamba & Strings TWV 55:D6 - VI. Courante - Double2:50Jordi Savall
13Telemann : Overture & Suite in D major for Viola da Gamba & Strings TWV 55:D6 - VII. Gigue2:31Jordi Savall
14Concerto in A Minor for Flauto Dolce, Viola di Gamba, Strings e Fondamento TWV 52/a1: I . Grave3:28Jordi Savall
15Telemann : Concerto in A minor for Flauto Dolce, Viola di Gamba, Strings e Fondamento TWV 52:a1 - II. Allegro4:40Jordi Savall
16Concerto in A Minor for Flauto Dolce, Viola di Gamba, Strings e Fondamento TWV 52/a1: III. Dolce3:10Jordi Savall
17Concerto in A Minor for Flauto Dolce, Viola di Gamba, Strings e Fondamento TWV 52/a1: IV. Allegro4:01Jordi Savall
18Telemann : Overture & Suite In E Minor ''Tafelmusik'' For 2 Flutes And Strings TWV 55:e1 - I . Ouverture: Lentement - Vite - Lentement5:52Jordi Savall
19Overture & Suite in E Minor "Tafelmusik" for 2 flutes and strings, TWV 55/e1: II. Réjouissance3:26Jordi Savall
20Overture & Suite in E Minor "Tafelmusik" for 2 flutes and strings, TWV 55/e1: III. Rondeau2:10Jordi Savall
21Overture & Suite in E Minor "Tafelmusik" for 2 flutes and strings, TWV 55/e1: IV. Loure2:56Jordi Savall
22Overture & Suite in E Minor "Tafelmusik" for 2 flutes and strings, TWV 55/e1: V. Passepied3:04Jordi Savall
23Telemann : Overture & Suite In E Minor ''Tafelmusik'' For 2 Flutes And Strings TWV 55:e1 - VI. Air; Un Peu Vivement3:38Jordi Savall
24Overture & Suite in E Minor "Tafelmusik" for 2 flutes and strings, TWV 55/e1: VII. Gigue2:08Jordi Savall
25Rameau : Les Indes Galantes - Suites des airs à Jouer (Sinfonies) - I . Air pour les guerriers portans les Drapeaux1:30Jordi Savall
26Rameau : Les Indes Galantes - Suites des airs à Jouer (Sinfonies) - II. Air pour les Amants qui suivent Bellone (Lent, tendrement)1:00Jordi Savall
28Les Indes Galantes - Suites des airs à Jouer (Sinfonies): IV. Air pour les Esclaves Africains1:40Jordi Savall
29Rameau : Les Indes Galantes - Suites des airs à Jouer (Sinfonies) - V. Air pour Borée et la Rose (Très vite)1:09Jordi Savall
30Les Indes Galantes - Suites des airs à Jouer (Sinfonies): VI. 2eme. Air pour Zéphire2:23Jordi Savall
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Le Concert Spirituel au temps de Louis XV
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