The Celtic viol: An enchanting concert at Wigmore Hall by Jordi Savall and friends

By Julia Savage, 14 June 2013

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Reviewed at Wigmore Hall, London on 9 June 2013

Jordi Savall, Viola da Gamba

Andrew Lawrence-King, Harp, Psaltery

Frank McGuire, Bodhran

The Doctor Who of music: Jordi Savall at SJSS

David Karlin, 12th May

Hespèrion XXI dazzle us with virtuosity as they celebrate musical Europe in the heart of Westminster.

*****

Jordi Savall captivates again at Perth Festival

Sandra Bowdler, 18th February

A second concert featuring Jordi Savall at the 2018 Perth Festival comprised much reduced forces - just himself and harpist Andrew Lawrence-King - but was just as rich, varied and captivating.

****1

Myth, polkas and folksong to celebrate Finnish Independence

John Johnston, 31st July

A talented ensemble proves pays testament to the heritage, vitality and continuing inventiveness of Finnish folk music.

*****

Las Rutas de los Esclavos: a spell-binding journey

Penny Homer, 10th January

Sounds of Mali, Brazil, Spain, Mexico and Madagascar blended to perfection with Colombia to create a masterpiece.

*****

Jordi Savall et ses sages Follias déçoivent à Orsay

Philippe Ramin, 19th May

Dans un programme qui comportait les danses et ostinatos les plus répandus de la Renaissance, un quatuor de fameux représentants de Hesperion XXI déçoit, manquant de fluidité et de précision dans le jeu.

**111

Cuando el pasado se convierte en presente: Jordi Savall en el Palau

Maria Sánchez, 9th November

El maestro Jordi Savall regresa formando conjunto con varios de sus integrantes habituales de Hespèrion XXI, rescatando de nuevo temas olvidados del repertorio musical de finales del XVII.

*****

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Julia Savage

Julia works behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey as a PA. Outside of her job, she sings with a variety of ensembles in London and further afield, and undertakes freelance editorial and writing projects – from concert programmes to tasting notes.