Jordi Savall / Erasmus von Rotterdam: Lob der Torheit

A strong desire for reform united two of the most influential figures in the development of modern Europe: Erasmus of Rotterdam and Martin Luther. They strongly disagreed, however, about the path that should be taken to reformation, as can be seen from their lively – and at times very entertaining – correspondence. The issue of church music was also extremely controversial during this period, with attempts being made by the church to control and even ban the development of polyphonic music. Against this historical background, Jordi Savall has created a musical and philosophical diorama for his second concert in the festival »Lux aeterna«. In collaboration with vocal and instrumental ensembles and a team of actors, he presents the correspondence between Erasmus and Luther alongside musical compositions that show the powerful impact of the Reformation on every area of life.