Music Worcester Presents: Jordi Savall & Hespèrion XXI | Un Mar de Musicas

🎶 Join us for an unforgettable evening with Jordi Savall, renowned as "a magical musician" (Washington Post), as he brings his esteemed ancient music ensemble, Hespèrion XXI, to the stage!

🗓️ Date: October 10 17:00 - 19:00
📍 Location: 321 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608-1522, United States

This special collaboration honors over 25 million victims of European slavery, featuring an inspiring selection of works by Spanish, Portuguese, Mexican, and French composers from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Prepare to be enchanted by the unique sounds of the viola da gamba, expertly wielded by Savall himself as he intertwines traditional and modern instruments live on stage.

✨ Explore the significance of music in our world: Jordi Savall passionately believes in the transformative power of music, claiming, "If an artist is not able to change the world, he’s not an artist". Appointed an “Artist for Peace” by UNESCO in 2008, and an Ambassador for the European Year for Creativity and Innovation in 2009, Savall’s mission goes beyond music; it’s a quest for cultural understanding and change.

🔍 PROGRAM: Un Mar de Músicas (A Sea of Music): 1440 to 1880
A musical dialogue connecting the sounds of Africa, America, and the Caribbean, including works by masters such as Gaspar Fernandes and Diego Duron.

🎻 Did You Know? The viola da gamba, a six-stringed instrument played like a cello, was instrumental in Renaissance and Baroque music and continues to captivate audiences today.

⚠️ Please Note: Program details, venue information, and artist lineup are subject to change.

🔗 For more information, visit Music Worcester