LoginHildegard von Bingen: The Origin of Fire
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The bad news is that this is Anonymous 4's final recording. The good news is that it's one of their best. Aside from a pair of brief 9th-century chants that flank the main program, the disc focuses on the music of Hildegard von Bingen, the 12th-century Benedictine nun whose liturgical works broke new ground in their visionary texts, rich imagery, and melodic range. The selections here relate to themes associated with the Holy Spirit--the fire of creation, wisdom, the life-giving spirit, and love. The imagery of Hildegard's visionary texts is replete with references to the basic elements--air, earth, fire, and water. The results
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Manufacturer: HARMONIA MUNDI
Release date: 8 February 2005
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0093046732721 UPC: 093046732721
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Release date: 8 February 2005
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0093046732721 UPC: 093046732721
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