It was not until 1979 that the reputation of that remarkable medieval woman, Hildegard of Bingen (1098 - 1179) — Benedictine abbess, Christian mystic and visionary, herbalist, artist, proficient in philosophy, literature, and all the sciences of her day, and a composer of magnificent sacred music — was restored after centuries of neglect. Before that year (the 800th anniversary of her death), knowledge about her and her oeuvre had been mostly confined to the research work of a few academic specialists. “Today we think of Hildegard as one of the first identifiable composers in the history of Western music (most medieval composers were ‘Anon’),” writes Owen Hopkin for
Saint Hildegard’s music is, not to be too flippant about it, as if the angels descended and held your heart. Her biography is incredible - she was a master of many fields. Thanks for sharing.
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Saint Hildegard’s music is, not to be too flippant about it, as if the angels descended and held your heart. Her biography is incredible - she was a master of many fields. Thanks for sharing.