Find A Concert

Hespèrion XXI

Ibn Battuta: The Traveller of Time

with Jordi Savall

Featuring Assaad Bouab, Waed Bouhassoun, Driss El Maloumi, Katerina Papadopoulou, Nedyalko Nedyalkov, Rajery, Maria Chiara Gallo, and Furio Zanasi.
Ibn Battuta: The Traveller of Time
Journey into the unknown with musical pioneer Jordi Savall, his ensemble and guests, in a concert inspired by the 14th-century Islamic scholar Ibn Battuta.

For Ibn Battuta: The Traveller of Time, Savall assembles musicians from Europe and the Middle East, India, China and North Africa – alongside his own remarkable Hespèrion XXI early music ensemble – for a journey into the unknown with a man considered by many to be the greatest explorer in history: Ibn Battuta.

Born into a family of Islamic scholars in north Africa in the 14th century, Ibn Battuta travelled to the extremes of the world as it was then known, covering an estimated 120,000km from Europe to China, Russia to Sri Lanka. His writings provide fascinating glimpses into medieval life right across the globe. Savall’s evening-long excursion is an immense literary, historical, geographical and musical fresco that contrasts medieval European music with sounds from across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Assaad Bouab (narrator)
Waed Bouhassoun (voice and oud)
Driss El Maloumi (voice and oud)
Katerina Papadopoulou (voice)
Nedyalko Nedyalkov (kaval)
Rajery (voice and valiha)
Maria Chiara Gallo (soprano)
Furio Zanasi (baritone)


Read More

Full Event Details

Journey into the unknown with musical pioneer Jordi Savall, his ensemble and guests, in a concert inspired by the 14th-century Islamic scholar Ibn Battuta.

For Ibn Battuta: The Traveller of Time, Savall assembles musicians from Europe and the Middle East, India, China and North Africa – alongside his own remarkable Hespèrion XXI early music ensemble – for a journey into the unknown with a man considered by many to be the greatest explorer in history: Ibn Battuta.

Born into a family of Islamic scholars in north Africa in the 14th century, Ibn Battuta travelled to the extremes of the world as it was then known, covering an estimated 120,000km from Europe to China, Russia to Sri Lanka. His writings provide fascinating glimpses into medieval life right across the globe. Savall’s evening-long excursion is an immense literary, historical, geographical and musical fresco that contrasts medieval European music with sounds from across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Assaad Bouab (narrator)
Waed Bouhassoun (voice and oud)
Driss El Maloumi (voice and oud)
Katerina Papadopoulou (voice)
Nedyalko Nedyalkov (kaval)
Rajery (voice and valiha)
Maria Chiara Gallo (soprano)
Furio Zanasi (baritone)

Venue Details & Map

Location

The Barbican Hall
Barbican Centre Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS


Related upcoming events

Don't miss a beat!

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest concert recommendations, festival updates, artist profiles, and curated playlists delivered to your inbox twice a month.

Our newsletter is powered by Substack. By submitting your email address you agree to Continuo Connect’s privacy policy, Substack's Terms of Use, privacy policy and Information collection notice. Your address will not be shared.