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My Take
Jordi Savall is, to me, proof that one stubborn musician can resurrect an entire world of sound. Reviving the viola da gamba and early music from relative obscurity since the 1970s is the sort of quiet revolution I deeply respect. The awards tell the story of his reach: a Léonie Sonning Prize, France's Legion of Honour, a César for film music, and Catalan honors that mark him as a cultural treasure at home. I find it striking that he is both scholar and performer, a musicologist who actually makes the recordings sing rather than just theorizing. His work feels less like nostalgia and more like genuine rediscovery.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jordi Savall
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョルディ・サバール
- Reading
- じょるでぃ・さばーる
- Born
- August 1, 1941 (age 85)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Igualada, Barcelona Province, Spain
- Occupation
- composer / musicologist / conductor / viol player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2012 Léonie Sonning Music Prize
- 1990 Saint George's Cross
- 2014 Gold Medal of the Generalitat of Catalonia
- 2013 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 1992 César Award for Best Music Written for a Film
- 2000 Prize of Honor Lluís Carulla
- 2012 Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 2016 Gold Medal of the Círculo de Bellas Artes
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jordi Savall born?
Born August 1, 1941 (age 85).
Where is Jordi Savall from?
Jordi Savall is from Igualada, Barcelona Province, Spain.
What does Jordi Savall do?
Jordi Savall works as composer, musicologist, conductor, viol player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.