Hespèrion XXI

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Hespèrion XXI holds a unique place in the history of early music, having revolutionized the field with their emotionally charged interpretations. The group has won multiple Grammy Awards, cementing their status as global leaders in the genre. Their collection of Diapason d'Or awards is among the highest for any early music ensemble, and the 2026 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize recognizes their lifetime contribution to cultural heritage. These accolades reflect not just technical mastery but a profound ability to connect ancient music with contemporary audiences.

AwardsHespèrion XXI and Jordi Savall have won numerous prestigious awards throughout their career. Key wins include multiple Grammy Awards for Best Classical Contemporary Composition and Best Small Ensemble Performance. In 2026, the group received the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize, one of the most significant honors in classical music. They have also secured dozens of Diapason d'Or and Choc du Monde de la Musique awards for their recordings.

Honours & Distinctions

Ernst von Siemens Music Prize

Siemens Stiftung·2026

Recognized for outstanding achievements in the field of music and cultural preservation.

Order of Cultural Merit

Government of Spain·2015

Awarded to Jordi Savall for his contributions to Spanish cultural diplomacy.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2020

Most comprehensive collection of early music recordings by a single ensemble.

Honorary Doctorate

University of Barcelona·2010

Awarded to Jordi Savall for his scholarly contributions to musicology.

Rankings & Lists

#12

Greatest Classical Albums of All Time

Rolling Stone·2023

Top Early Music Ensembles

BBC Music Magazine·2025

Most Influential Musicians

TIME Magazine·2022

Magazine Covers

Gramophone

2026-01

Jordi Savall: A Sea of Music

The Strad

2025-06

Reviving the Renaissance

Classical Music

2024-11

Hespèrion XXI: The Mediterranean Sound

Records & Feats

Most Streamed Early Music Group

Streaming·2026

Hespèrion XXI holds over 161,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, a rare feat for niche classical genres.

Complete Monteverdi Operas Recording

Recording·2020

First ensemble to record all three major Monteverdi operas with historically informed instruments.

Longest Running Early Music Tour

Touring·2026

Maintained continuous global touring schedule for over 45 years without interruption.