JORDI SAVALL RECEIVES THE HELPMANN AWARD FOR BEST INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT!
Huge congratulations to Jordi Savall, Hesperion XXI, Tembembe Ensamble Continuo and the Perth Festival, on receiving this year's Helpmann Award for Best Instrumental Ensemble Concert - Jordi's third Helpmann Award!
Jordi Savall with Hesperion XXI & Tembembe Ensamble Continuo
Folias Antiguas y Criollas de la Antigua Hispania al Nuevo Mundo
with Hesperion XXI & Tembembe Ensamble Continuo
17-18 Feb 2018: Perth Concert Hall, Australia
21-22 Feb 2018: Melbourne Recital Centre, Australia
24 Feb 2018: Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, New Zealand
25 Feb 2018: Sydney Opera House, Australia
26 Feb 2018: Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane, Australia
Speaking on behalf of the festival, artistic director Wendy Martin commented "We were honoured to have [Jordi] as a guest of Perth Festival this year and to present an evening of such joyous music making. [The] concert with Hesperion XXI and Tembembe Ensamble Continuo was a potent reminder of how music can travese culture and time".
The highly prestigious Helpmann Awards are recognising distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors.
Congratulations to everyone involved!