Professor in Residence Jeroen Berwaerts conducts Academy Brass for the second time this term in a mixed and varied programme from Elizabethan England through to the work of maverick American composer Charles Ives which closes the programme – his Variations on ‘America’ uses a tune that is surprisingly familiar.

Symphonic Brass With Jeroen Berwaerts

Regent Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening of early music with Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial de Catalunya, and Hespèrion XXI as they present "The Tears and the Fire of the Muses" on October 12, 2024, at 8pm in Zellerbach Hall. This performance, part of the 2024-25 season, promises to be a profound exploration of the works of Claudio Monteverdi and his influence across England, Germany, and Italy, alongside pieces by John Dowland, Anthony Holborne, Samuel Scheidt, and Giacomo de Gorzanis.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hespèrion XXI, Jordi Savall, a revered figure in the world of early music for his boundless curiosity and exceptional musicality, will lead this ensemble alongside the magnificent vocalists of La Capella Reial de Catalunya. The program will feature a rich selection of sacred and secular works, including Monteverdi's "Lamento d’Arianna" and "Sestina Lagrima d’Amante al Sepolcro dell’Amata," Dowland's "Lacrimæ tristes Pavan," and many more, promising an evening of emotional depth and historical resonance.

Tickets start at $48, with season subscriptions available now and single tickets going on sale on August 6 at noon. This performance is supported by The Bernard Osher Foundation, ensuring an evening of unparalleled musical exploration and historical insight. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the legacy of Monteverdi and the early music tradition through the talents of Jordi Savall and his ensembles.

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Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial de Catalunya, and Hespèrion XXI

University of California, Berkeley

Continuing with our ongoing exploration of multiple centuries of music, Early Music Princeton (EMP) honors Firestone Library’s exhibit “In the Company of Good Books: Shakespeare to Morrison,” with a tribute to Shakespeare. Vocal and instrumental works featuring the bard’s texts and composers he may have listened to, as well as those that may have passed him by, EMP presents music by Holborne, Dowland, Percy, Weelkes, Morley, Telemann (a programmatic nod to Cervantes and “Don Quixote”), and more…

Shakespeare and Beyond

Princeton University

Ahead of two performances at Wigmore Hall, one of the most exceptional figures in today’s music world, Jordi Savall, with Hesperion XXI the ensemble he founded 50 years ago, brings Irish audiences a rousing programme of Fantasies, Battles and Dances. The programme performed by these captivating artists celebrates the golden age of European Consort Music that lasted for two centuries and traversed many countries – with English composers notable for their prominence. Passion and creativity with world-class scholarship guaranteed!

Anthony Holborne

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 17, 2024

Jordi Savall & Hesperion XXI - Wigmore Series Dublin · Royal Irish Academy of Music

Past events

Oct 24, 2024

Symphonic Brass With Jeroen Berwaerts · Royal Academy of Music

Oct 12, 2024

Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial de Catalunya, and Hespèrion XXI · Cal Performances

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