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.
Cantigas De Santa Maria
Jordi Savall Lyrics
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ventris aulam Deo pleni
tuam, virgo, celitus,
Ib Quo mundata culpas mundas,
quo fecunda [nos fecundas]
donis Sancti Spiritus.
cuius Deus carne tectus
lac suscepit uberum.
IIb Ave, claustrum trinitatis,
ave, mater pietatis,
medicina vulnerum.
IIIa Te amanti nichil durun,
te sequenti nil oscurum,
[nullum] iter devium.
IIIb Deformatum reddis forme,
quod declinat sue norme
trais rect[r]iclinium.
Iva Tibi sapit cui tu sapis,
qui te capit illum capis
dum te fide concipit.
IVb Spes es grata tibi grato,
favus mellis es palato
quod te sane recipit,
Va Ergo salus miserorum
portus vite naufragorum.
Tuis opem percibus
Vb Patris tui Filiique
nobis semper et ubique
para suplicantibus.
Amen.
These lyrics are from the song "Cantigas de Santa Maria" composed by Jordi Savall. The song is an ode to the Virgin Mary, praising her as the mother of God and as a source of comfort and healing.
The first stanza (Ia Flavit Auster flatu levi) begins by describing the gentle breeze of the south wind blowing through the halls of the virgin's belly, symbolizing the conception of Jesus through the Holy Spirit. The second stanza (Felix alvus, felix pectus) celebrates the womb of Mary as a sacred space where God himself was incarnated, and the Virgin as the mother of the Trinity and the healer of wounds. The third stanza (Te amanti nichil durum) praises Mary's companionship and guidance, stating that nothing is difficult for those who love and follow her.
The fourth stanza (Tibi sapit cui tu sapis) speaks about the mutual relationship between Mary and those who seek her wisdom, as she conceives those who embrace her with faith. The fifth and final stanza (Ergo salus miserorum) proclaims Mary as the refuge and salvation for the suffering and the shipwrecked of life, and asks her to intercede for those who seek her help.
Overall, these lyrics are a devotional expression of praise and supplication to the Virgin Mary, highlighting her role as the mother of God and the source of comfort, healing, and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Ia Flavit Auster flatu levi
The light wind of the South blew gently
ventris aulam Deo pleni
Filling the palace of God's womb
tuam, virgo, celitus,
Yours, O virgin, from heaven above,
Ib Quo mundata culpas mundas,
Through which you cleanse our sinful faults
quo fecunda [nos fecundas]
And with abundance, you make us fruitful
donis Sancti Spiritus.
With the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
IIa Felix alvus, felix pectus
Blessed womb, blessed breast
cuius Deus carne tectus
In which God was clothed in flesh
lac suscepit uberum.
Receiving the milk of your breasts.
IIb Ave, claustrum trinitatis,
Hail, enclosure of the Trinity
ave, mater pietatis,
Hail, mother of mercy
medicina vulnerum.
Remedy for our wounds.
IIIa Te amanti nichil durun,
To the one who loves you, nothing is harsh
te sequenti nil oscurum,
To the one who follows you, nothing is obscure
[nullum] iter devium.
No path is wayward.
IIIb Deformatum reddis forme,
You restore the deformed to their form
quod declinat sue norme
Correcting what deviates from its own standard
trais rect[r]iclinium.
You lead them to the straight path.
Iva Tibi sapit cui tu sapis,
To you, he is wise who is wise through you
qui te capit illum capis
He who embraces you, embraces Him
dum te fide concipit.
While conceiving you with faith.
IVb Spes es grata tibi grato,
You are a beloved hope to the grateful
favus mellis es palato
Like honey on the palate
quod te sane recipit,
That receives you with joy
Va Ergo salus miserorum
Therefore, the salvation of the wretched
portus vite naufragorum.
The port of life for the shipwrecked
Tuis opem percibus
We seek your help
Vb Patris tui Filiique
Of your Father and your Son
nobis semper et ubique
For us, always and everywhere
para suplicantibus.
Be prepared to intercede.
Amen.
Amen.
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@automusica5761
Traducción Cantiga # 100 Strela do dia :
Santa María estrella del día
muéstranos la vía para Dios, y guíanos.
Porque haces ver a los errados
que se perdieron por sus pecados,
y les haces entender que son culpables;
pero que Tú los perdonas
de la osadía
que les hacía
hacer locuras
que no debieran.
Santa María, estrella del día,
muéstranos la vía para Dios, y guíanos.
Debes mostrarnos el camino
para ganar por todos modos
la luz sin par y verdadera
que sólo Tú puedes darnos;
porque a Ti Dios te lo
concedería y
querría dárnosla por Ti,
y nos la daría.
Tu juicio puede guiarnos,
más que en nada, al Paraíso
donde Dios tiene siempre gozo y sonrisa
para quien quiso creer en El;
y me placería,
si a Ti te place,
que fuese
mi alma en tu compañía.
@ibdiez72
Me encantaría que los jóvenes escucharan esto en lugar de la basura que escuchan hoy en día
@cristinag5798
Está música me trae paz y calma. Me recuerda cuando estábamos en plena conexión con el mundo espiritual. Gracias. 🙏😊
@alejandramariasanchezcorre3465
Hermosos legado hispano..saludos desde Colombia
@gwendolynmarie5788
I am moved to the bottom of my soul by the beauty and passion of this mystical music and I never tire of it. Thank you Jordi Savall and all the perfect musicians! Gwendolyn Marie-improvising musician
@MilagrosASaenz
Desde luego que manía tenemos los españoles siempre con estar picados con todo. En este caso que si Alfonso X nació o murió aquí o allá y que si las cantigas están en una lengua u otra. Lo que debe importarnos es el legado que nos dejo y estar muy orgullosos de que nació, vivió y desarrollo su grandísima labor cultural. Politica y legislativa en lo que hoy es España. Yo por mi parte estoy orgullosa de ello y de que este rey fuera uno de los mejores del mundo, por su legado, su obra y su transcendencia. Viva Alfonso X , " el sabio". Y ojala nuestros reyes y políticos de hoy fueran la décima parte de buenos de lo que fue él, porque ya seria mucho.
Saludos
@julian.castro18
No entiendo como pueden seguir teniendo reyes en 2020
@2fiafisdoafw34
El iluminismo ha tenido muchas consecuencias negativas que pocos observan.
@julian.castro18
@@2fiafisdoafw34 por ejemplo?
@avelinovazquezgroba4906
@@julian.castro18 Las repúblicas liberales son monarquías presidencialistas, así que no hay nada de lo que presumir..
@avelinovazquezgroba4906
@@julian.castro18 Por ejemplo, la extinción perpetrada por el jacobinismo francés de la ley divina y con ello la natural...las consecuencias de la Revolución francesa las puedes ver el caos postmoderno que sufrimos en todo el mundo...