Jordi Savall
(c) David Ignaszewski

The Ernst von Siemens Music Prize 2026 has been awarded to the Catalan musician Jordi Savall. The prize recognizes a lifetime of outstanding contributions to music. The prize carries an endowment of €250,000, and the prize ceremony will be held on May 23, 2026, at Munich’s Prinzregententheater.

The text says: « As a performer, scholar, and musical ambassador, he has made seminal contributions to early music and historically informed performance practice. His concerts and recordings are regarded as landmarks in the field, and as a teacher and ensemble director he has shaped generations of musicians. »