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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Jordi Savall Lyrics
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Sanctus, sanctus,
Sanctus Dominus Deus sabaoth.
Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua.
Osanna in excelsis.
The lyrics you provided are actually a Latin text from the Catholic Mass called Sanctus. These lines are part of the Ordinary of the Mass, specifically the hymn that is sung during the Eucharistic Prayer when the bread and wine are consecrated. The Sanctus is a proclamation of praise and adoration to God. It begins with the chorus singing "Sanctus, sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus sabaoth," which translates to "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts." This repetition emphasizes the holiness and transcendence of God.
The second line, "Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua," translates to "Heaven and earth are full of your glory." It acknowledges that the glory of God fills the entire universe. The final line, "Osanna in excelsis," means "Hosanna in the highest." Hosanna is an exclamation of joy and praise. It is a way of expressing adoration and calling upon God's blessings.
Overall, these lyrics express the awe, reverence, and worship towards God. They are a reminder of the divine presence and the majesty that surrounds the act of consecration during the Mass. Through these words, we are invited to join in praising and glorifying God, honoring His holiness and giving thanks for His abundant glory.
Line by Line Meaning
Sanctus, sanctus,
Holy, holy,
Sanctus Dominus Deus sabaoth.
Holy Lord God of hosts.
Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Osanna in excelsis.
Hosanna in the highest.
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