We were very lucky to be able to get tickets for this incredibly special and moving concert as part of the Cmbridge Music Festival, short review and gallery at the link.
Tag: Jordi Savall
Hurdy-Gurdy, String, and Other Things
We made a playlist of some of the earworms that inspired the Agent Starling - European Howl record - it's free to listen to on Spotify, could be a soundtrack to part of your day. Lots of interesting sounds from obscurity corners around the world - some truly remarkable music. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Y5EaPP13t425MnpcPi69D?si=1fee90b8e9464f5a We've enjoyed making this … Continue reading Hurdy-Gurdy, String, and Other Things
Jordi Savall – Kalenda Maya
Rich, Dexter and I were privileged to see Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI again last night, this time as part of the York Early Music Festival, and broadcast live on BBC Radio 3's Early Music Show. Hespèrion XXI's mesmerizing programme - Kalenda Maya, a dialogue of souls - began with the piece, Alba, from thier 2006 collection, … Continue reading Jordi Savall – Kalenda Maya
Poeticall Musicke
Last time we went to church it was to see the maestro of the viola da gamba - Jordi Savall - in Salisbury. Last night we were at church again to see Poeticall Musicke, and these guys were superb. York's All Saints Church was the perfect venue for Poeticall Musicke's programme of Royal French Music … Continue reading Poeticall Musicke
Jordi Savall in Salisbury
We were lucky enough to meet the exceptional Jordi Savall once again this weekend at St Thomas Church, Salisbury, as part of the Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival. Jordi played the most beautiful concert of Les Voix Humaines, mostly on his 17th century seven string English Barak Norman bass Viola da Gamba. The programme was soulful … Continue reading Jordi Savall in Salisbury
More late nights and early music…
We were lucky enough to see Jordi Savall and Hesperion XXI play at York University last night as part of the NCEM Early Music Festival. The concert was superb, a dream come true. They did three well deserved encores and were very friendly and welcoming. Rich took these photos. Click on the images to … Continue reading More late nights and early music…