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.
Agnus Dei
Jordi Savall Lyrics
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Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
dona eis requiem.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
dona eis requiem.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
dona eis requiem sempiternam.
The lyrics to Jordi Savall's song "Agnus Dei" are a prayer in Latin, which translates to "Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them rest. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them rest. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant them eternal rest." This song is part of the Catholic liturgy and originates from the traditional Latin mass, specifically from the section known as the "Agnus Dei" or the "Lamb of God."
The repetition of the phrase "Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi" emphasizes the role of Jesus Christ as the sacrificial lamb who takes away the sins of the world. The prayer is a plea for mercy and forgiveness, asking for eternal rest for those who have passed away. The use of the word "requiem" signifies a peaceful rest or repose, and the addition of "sempiternam" emphasizes the eternity of this rest.
Overall, this prayerful song is a poignant reflection on the redemptive power of Christ, who offers forgiveness and eternal peace to those in need.
Line by Line Meaning
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
dona eis requiem.
grant them rest.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
dona eis requiem.
grant them rest.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
dona eis requiem sempiternam.
grant them eternal rest.
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