YMP - Jordi Savall: A Sea of Music

Journey through music from Europe, Africa and the Americas, from the Baroque period and beyond.

🎶 This event is available to Young Musician’s Pass members. Booking is now open! Tickets are likely to sell fast so don't wait to secure yours💛

YMP members are eligible for up to two pairs of free tickets across a selected programme.

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Jordi Savall has dedicated decades to the rediscovery and appreciation of early music, and his many accolades now include the 2026 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize (often called the Nobel Prize of Music), recognising a lifetime of outstanding contributions.  He returns to the Festival after previous performances with his versatile Hespèrion XXI ensemble.

Hespèrion XXI is known for pioneering interpretations of repertoire from the medieval to the Baroque periods. They join Jordi Savall’s Catalan singers, La Capella Reial de Catalunya, and Mexican trio, Tembembe Ensamble Continuo, to connect musical languages and influences across Europe, Africa and the Americas.  

The ‘sea of music’ honours the millions of victims of the global slave trade and speaks to the cultural legacy of migration and diaspora that shapes our world today. The programme explores Mexican and Spanish repertoire from the Baroque period and expands outwards to embrace music from the 15th to 19th centuries.


What to expect at Usher Hall 🎻

Usher Hall is home to our series of world-class orchestras, soloists and operas in concert.

Sit back in the beautiful auditorium, turn off your phone and let the sounds of the symphony wash over you.


5 Stars

spine-tingling...shimmering magic

The Times on Jordi Savall

Programme

Performers

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  • Jordi Savall
    Director
  • Hespèrion XXI
  • La Capella Reial de Catalunya
  • Tembembe Ensamble Continuo

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