Montserrat Figueras

Montserrat Figueras, the renowned Catalan soprano, captivated audiences worldwide with her crystalline voice and profound emotional depth. Born in Barcelona in 1942, Figueras was immersed in a family of music lovers, which ignited her lifelong passion for early music. Initially training as an actress, she pivoted to vocal studies in 1966, focusing on early singing techniques alongside her sister Pilar. Her collaboration with her husband, the esteemed viol player Jordi Savall, and their ensemble Hespèrion XX, brought medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque repertoires to life with unparalleled authenticity and sensitivity. Figueras' distinctive voice, clear and expressive, made her a leading figure in the early music movement, leaving behind a legacy of over 70 albums that continue to inspire and enchant. Her performances were not just concerts but journeys through time, offering a profound connection to the past.