Le Concert des Nations
Jordi Savall, director

In Jordi Savall’s fascinating programs, Berkeley audiences have come to expect the unexpected—painstakingly curated works by lesser-known and often anonymous composers that explore history and reveal connections between people and cultures. The venerable viol master and conductor is still full of surprises! This season, he puts his personal stamp on iconic works of the early 19th century—Beethoven’s third and fifth symphonies. This concert is part of Savall’s project (and lifelong dream) to record and perform all nine of the composer’s symphonies on period instruments, an approach that has received widespread praise for its “electricity and freshness,” “its roaring energy and its humanity” (The Times, London).