Immerse yourself in the sacred and enchanting world of Hildegard von Bingen with this captivating album, "Saints." Released in May 1998, this collection of medieval and Gregorian chant compositions offers a profound and spiritual listening experience. Hildegard von Bingen, a polymath of the Middle Ages, showcases her extraordinary talents as a composer, writer, and visionary through these sacred chants and sequences.
Recorded in the acoustically rich setting of Boxgrove Priory in Chichester, United Kingdom, the album benefits from the expertise of producer Martin Compton and engineer Philip Hobbs, ensuring a high-quality audio experience that captures the essence of these ancient melodies. The ensemble Sequentia, led by the renowned scholars Barbara Thornton and Benjamin Bagby, delivers a masterful performance that honors the intricate and otherworldly beauty of Hildegard's music.
The album features a diverse array of chants, antiphons, responsories, and sequences, each imbued with a sense of reverence and mystical depth. Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "O magne pater," the contemplative "O viriditas digiti dei," and the uplifting "O felix anima." The inclusion of instrumental pieces adds a layer of richness and variety to the collection, making it a comprehensive exploration of Hildegard von Bingen's sacred repertoire.
With a duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes, this album provides an extensive journey through the spiritual and musical landscape of the 12th century. Whether you are a devotee of medieval music, a classical music enthusiast, or simply someone seeking a serene and reflective listening experience, "Saints" by Hildegard von Bingen is an album that promises to captivate and inspire.
(P) 1998 BMG Entertainment
Tracks
O magne pater (Antiphon, fol. 466)Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
O Bonifaci (Antiphon, fol. 475r)Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
O mirum admirandum (Antiphon, fol. 475r) / Domini est terra (Psalm 24)Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
Instrumental piece IHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
O viriditas digiti deiHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
O beata infantia (Antiphon, fol. 470v) / Domine, Dominus noster (Psalm 8)Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
O felix anima (Responsory, fol. 470v)Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
Instrumental piece IIHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
O presul vere civitatis (sequence, fol. 475v)Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
Columba aspexit (sequence, fol. 476r)Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
Instrumental piece IIIHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
O Ecclesia (sequence, fol. 477)Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
Spiritui sancto (responsory, fol. 471v)Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
Mathias, sanctus per electionem (sequence, fol. 474v)Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
O pater omnium ("Symphonia viduarum", fol. 478v)Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
O Euchari, columba virtutem illius (Responsory, fol. 475v)Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
O Euchari, in leta via ambulasti (sequence, fol. 476r)Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton, Benjamin Bagby
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