Immerse yourself in the sacred and enchanting world of Hildegard von Bingen with "Bingen: Chants De L'Extase," a monumental collection of her most revered medieval chants and sequences. Released in 1985, this double album spans over two hours and features 27 tracks that showcase the profound spiritual and musical legacy of this remarkable 12th-century abbess, composer, and visionary.
Performed by the esteemed early music ensemble Sequentia, under the direction of the late Barbara Thornton, this album offers an unparalleled journey into the mystical and devotional music of the Middle Ages. The ensemble's meticulous attention to historical performance practices brings Hildegard von Bingen's compositions to life with stunning clarity and resonance.
"Bingen: Chants De L'Extase" includes several of Hildegard's most beloved chants, such as "O rubor sanguinis," "O Ecclesia," and "O Jerusalem," as well as rare and exquisite sequences that were recorded for the first time on this album. The ensemble's pure and ethereal vocals, accompanied by medieval instruments like the harp, vielle, and organistrum, create an atmosphere of transcendent beauty and spiritual depth.
This album is a testament to Hildegard von Bingen's enduring influence and the timeless power of her music. Whether you are a longtime admirer of medieval music or a newcomer to the genre, "Bingen: Chants De L'Extase" offers an unforgettable experience that celebrates the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the Middle Ages.
(P) 1985 deutsche harmonia mundi
Tracks
O rubor sanguinisHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Favus distillansHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Laus TrinitatiHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
In matutinis laudibusHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
O EcclesiaHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Instrumental Piece 1 (Based on Hildegard's "O viridissima virga")Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
O eterne DeusHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
O dulcissime amatorHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Rex noster promptus estHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
O cruor sanguinisHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Cum vox sanguinisHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Instrumental Piece 2 (Based on D-Mode of Hildegard)Elizabeth Gaver, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
O virgo EccelsiaHildegard von Bingen, Elizabeth Gaver, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Nunc gaudeant maternaHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
O orzchis EcclesiaHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
O JerusalemHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Quia felix puericia - Magnificat - Quia felix puericiaHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
O felix apparicioHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
O beatissime RuperteHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Instrumental piece IHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
O tu illustrataHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Cum erubuerintHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
O frondens virga (Gloria Patri) - Ave generosaHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
O quam preciosaHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
O ignee spiritusHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Instrumental piece IIHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
O quam magnam miraculum estHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
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