The first volume of Orient Occident - released in 2006 - turned out to be a landmark in Jordi Savall’s discography: for the first time, the Maestro had explored an extra-European repertoire, demonstrating the same musicological expertise he had shown with composers such as Marin Marais. This album soon became a best seller.

His new opus is a focus on Syria, alternating instrumental and vocal pieces. Musicians from Syria, Lebanon and Israël play alongside Hespèrion XXI and illustrate the artistic and humanist process we have come to expect from Jordi Savall.

Contents:
- Ahla Zahra (Chant)
- Semaimakam Bayati, Creirem’en fach, The Dawn (Chant)
- Shaouia, Dum Pater familias, A Alab (Chant)
- Isabella, Ce Brun (Chant)
- Trotto, Ya Mariam el bekr (Chant)
- Ghazal, Qalaq (Chant)
- Cantiga Virgen, madre de nostro Sennor, Hija mia - Et dodimkala (Israël)
- Una Pastora, A Damas (Chant)
- Improvisation Ney - Final March