Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of medieval music with "Sequentia: Hildegard von Bingen," a captivating album released on January 1, 1994, by Deutsche Harmonia Mundi. This extensive collection, spanning over four hours and twenty-nine minutes, showcases the profound and spiritual compositions of the renowned 12th-century polymath, Hildegard von Bingen.
The album is a rich tapestry of Gregorian chant and classical medieval music, featuring a diverse array of antiphons, psalms, sequences, responsories, and instrumental pieces. Each track is meticulously performed, offering a glimpse into the sacred and mystical world of Hildegard von Bingen's visionary works.
Highlights include the hauntingly beautiful "O magne pater," the contemplative "O viriditas digiti dei," and the stirring "O Ecclesia." The album also features instrumental pieces that complement the vocal performances, adding depth and variety to the listening experience.
Hildegard von Bingen's music is known for its unique blend of spiritual intensity and melodic beauty, and this album is no exception. Whether you are a longtime fan of medieval music or a newcomer looking to explore this rich musical tradition, "Sequentia: Hildegard von Bingen" offers a profound and enriching journey through the works of one of history's most remarkable composers.
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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
Prologue: Qui sunt hi, ut sub nubes?Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Processional of embodied soulsHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Scene 1: O nos peregrine sumusHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Anima processional IHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Scene 1 (continued): O dulcis divinitasHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Anima processional IIHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Scene 1 (continued): O gravis laborHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Instrumental dance IHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Scene 2: Ego HumilitasHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Instrumental dance IIHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Symphoniae: O quam magnum miraculumHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Symphoniae: O felix animaHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Symphoniae: O quam mirabilisHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Instrumental lamentHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Scene 3: Heu! Heu! nos virtutes plangamusHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Scene 4: Quae es, aut unde venis?Hildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
Finale: In principioHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia
O vis eternitatisHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Nunc aperuit nobisHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Quia ergo femina mortem instruxitHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Cum processit factura digiti DeiHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Alma Redemptoris MaterHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Ave Maria, O auctrix viteHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Spiritus Sanctus vivificans viteHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
O ignis spiritus ParaclitiHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Caritas habundat in omniaHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
Alleluia! O virga mediatrixHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
O viridissima virga, AveHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
InstrumentalstückHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
O Pastor AnimarumHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
O tu suavissima virgaHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
O choruscans stellarumHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
O nobilissima viriditasHildegard von Bingen, Sequentia, Barbara Thornton
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