Jordi Savall talks about his music and his work.
The documentary painstakingly follows him during the year-long process of creating a major musical work on the notorious Borgia family.
Conciding with the 500th anniversary of the birth of Saint Francis Borgia, Fourth Duke of Gandia, Jordi Savall and the Borgias follows Jordi Savall and the musicians he selected to accompany him on his latest quest. The documentary focuses on music in the times of the Borgia dynasty, from Pope Alexander VI and two of his children, Cesare and Lucrezia, through to Francis Borgia, Jesuit priest and, perhaps, composer. This historical and artistic backdrop draws viewers into the world of ancient music, revealing the talent of first-rate musicians, the vital role of original instruments in performing this type of music and the importance of reconstructing original scores. Above all, it reflects the multi-faceted talents of Jordi Savall as director, researcher and performer and his close ties with Valencian culture.
Conciding with the 500th anniversary of the birth of Saint Francis Borgia, Fourth Duke of Gandia, Jordi Savall and the Borgias follows Jordi Savall and the musicians he selected to accompany him on his latest quest. The documentary focuses on music in the times of the Borgia dynasty, from Pope Alexander VI and two of his children, Cesare and Lucrezia, through to Francis Borgia, Jesuit priest and, perhaps, composer. This historical and artistic backdrop draws viewers into the world of ancient music, revealing the talent of first-rate musicians, the vital role of original instruments in performing this type of music and the importance of reconstructing original scores. Above all, it reflects the multi-faceted talents of Jordi Savall as director, researcher and performer and his close ties with Valencian culture.
