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Jordi Savall, awarded the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize 2026
The Government of Catalonia celebrates the international recognition of the Catalan musician Jordi Savall, who has been awarded the prestigious Ernst von Siemens Music Prize 2026.
The Government of Catalonia has expressed its satisfaction with the recent international recognition of Jordi Savall, one of the most outstanding musicians on the current musical scene. The recognition comes with the awarding of the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize 2026, one of the most prestigious awards in the world of classical music.
Jordi Savall, born in Igualada on September 1, 1941, is a viol player, conductor and musical researcher who has dedicated his life to the dissemination of early music and its interpretation with exceptional rigor and passion. His career has been marked by his ability to fuse diverse musical traditions and by his work in the recovery of forgotten repertoires.
The Ernst von Siemens Music Prize, which is awarded annually, recognizes not only the artistic career of its laureates, but also their contribution to global musical culture. Savall joins a list of illustrious musicians who have received this award, which includes names such as Leonard Bernstein and Pierre Boulez.
The Government has highlighted that this award is not only a recognition of Savall's figure, but also of the cultural wealth of Catalonia and its musical heritage. His work has contributed to positioning Catalonia as a benchmark in the world of early music and has helped to spread Catalan culture internationally.
The Ernst von Siemens Music Prize will be awarded at a ceremony to be held in 2026, and it is expected to be a moment of celebration not only for Savall, but for all those who value music as a tool for cultural and social cohesion.
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