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.
Pues Que Me Tienes Miguel
Jordi Savall Lyrics
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Miguel, por esposa,
mírame, Miguel,
cómo soy hermosa.
Mira qué extremada
me hizo natura!
¡Cuánta hermosura
Tan aventajada
quan vella y graciosa,
mírame, Miguel,
cómo soy hermosa.
In the first verse, the singer addresses someone named Miguel, indicating that they are already married. The singer tells Miguel to look at them and acknowledges their own beauty, expressing confidence and self-assurance. This line implies that their physical appearance is one of the reasons why Miguel chose them as a spouse.
In the next verse, the singer highlights the extraordinary beauty that nature has bestowed upon them. They comment on the abundance of beauty that is contained within them. This could be interpreted as the singer recognizing and appreciating their own physical attractiveness. The use of the word "encerrada" (enclosed or locked up) adds a sense of contained and hidden beauty, suggesting that the full extent of their attractiveness may not be immediately apparent.
The following lines suggest that the singer considers themselves to be superior and exceptional in terms of their age and gracefulness. They assert that they are advanced and distinguished in comparison to others. Once again, the singer urges Miguel to look at them as evidence of their exceptional beauty. This repetition emphasizes the singer's confidence and self-assuredness, as well as their desire for Miguel to appreciate and acknowledge their physical allure.
Overall, these lyrics convey a tone of self-pride and confidence in one's physical beauty. The singer revels in their appearance, emphasizing their attractiveness and desirability to their spouse, Miguel. They take delight in their own beauty and seek validation and admiration from their partner through their repeated insistence on being observed and recognized.
Line by Line Meaning
Pues que me tienes, Miguel, por esposa
Since you have me, Miguel, as your wife
mírame, Miguel, cómo soy hermosa
Look at me, Miguel, how beautiful I am
Mira qué extremada me hizo natura!
Look at how greatly nature blessed me!
¡Cuánta hermosura en mí está encerrada!
How much beauty is enclosed in me!
Tan aventajada quan vella y graciosa
So advantageously both in age and grace
mírame, Miguel, cómo soy hermosa
Look at me, Miguel, how beautiful I am
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Written by: Ginés de Morata
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