Hespèrion XXI
Hespèrion XXI is an international early music ensemble. The group was formed in Basel, Switzerland in 1974 as Hespèrion XX by Spanish musical director Jordi Savall (bowed string instruments, particularly the viola da gamba), Montserrat Figueras (soprano), Lorenzo Alpert (flute, percussion), and Hopkinson Smith (plucked string instruments). The ensemble is noted for its scholarship in early music — especially the music of 16th and 17th century Spain. Read Full BioHespèrion XXI is an international early music ensemble. The group was formed in Basel, Switzerland in 1974 as Hespèrion XX by Spanish musical director Jordi Savall (bowed string instruments, particularly the viola da gamba), Montserrat Figueras (soprano), Lorenzo Alpert (flute, percussion), and Hopkinson Smith (plucked string instruments). The ensemble is noted for its scholarship in early music — especially the music of 16th and 17th century Spain. Their performance practice is noted for the liberal use of improvisation around the basic melodic and rhythmic structures of the early pieces, resulting in great emotional intimacy and immediacy.
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Kobzar3374
William Brade's "Schottische Tanz" is fine. Well, and everything else too. Thank you for sharing!
JamesVibe
"There is no such thing as "old" music. There is only good music......and the other kind" - Duke Ellington
ZZ36PO Star wars
@AGRO SERRA GRANDE You Do agree with Duke Elliongton . That's so nice if yours
markus e. lipka
@DAVID FILER exactly. agree.
Miss Sarah Ashplant
@Bob Aldo Some things are better than others. At the very least different to one another. I'm not knocking Indian music or any other type of music as such. I'm just saying that they aren't the same as each other.
Bob Aldo
@Miss Sarah Ashplant Ludicrous cultural imperialism! This is beautiful music, but not "better" than, for instance, Indian Classical Music, or Charlie Parker.
Bob Aldo
Hiding the 16 replies is highly recommended.
Demis Lima
Parabéns mais uma vez! Muito bonita a interpretação!
Joso Miletic
Beautifull, beautifull. Eres tremendo jordi savall.
Kevin Nivek
I am so grateful that there are people in this world who so love this music - & are such talented musicians - to present this beautiful music in which the world may immerse itself. And find peace.