Elected a magistra in 16, she founded the monasteries of. At a time when few women wrote, hildegard, known as sybil of the rhine, produced major works of theology and visionary writings. Recorded junejuly 1997 in the basilica of knechtsteden d. The meaning and emphasis of the ordo virtutum in hildegard of bingens community is affected by. Hildegard had an incredible passion for music which she entwined with her love for composing poetry, she has written 70 poems and a musical play, entitled ordo virtutum. The story tells about soul who, after having strived for a virtuous life, turns. By che associate investigator, julie hotchin, australian national university, canberra.
Selected writings st hildegard of bingen internet archive. In many ways, the play represents hildegard s midlife transition, and her break from many. Bingensis september 16, 1098 september 17, 1179 was a german magistra, monastic leader, mystic, author, and composer of music. Project muse desiderium dei and the cast of souls in. While most writers of the middle ages now languish in obscurity, she stands out as an author, painter, mystic, and composer. The work highlighted today is known as ordo virtutum or the play of virtues. Hildegard of bingen, also known as saint hildegard, was a renowned german benedictine abbess, writer, philosopher, composer, and visionary, widely regarded as. I found two fairly interesting examples of staged productions of both. This english text and translation of the play ordo virtutum by hildegard of bingen is based on a translation by peter dronke characters. Hildegard of bingen biography, philosophy and facts. It is the earliest morality play by more than a century, and the only medieval musical drama to survive with an attribution for both the. Jun 09, 2015 the enduring appeal of hildegard of bingens 10981179 music was apparent in early may when a full house in canberra was treated to an ethereal, poignant and at times playful performance of her liturgical drama the ordo virtutum play of the virtues.
Considered the first morality play, ordo virtutum premiered in 1152, as a part of the dedication ceremony of the new abbey. The drama of the ordo virtutum, for which hildegard composed both the lyrical latin text and the music, centers on the struggles of anima soul. Vocalists from the song company and the young artist festival fellows, directed by dutch. Not only does the ordo s expansive duration set it apart from its. Hildegard of bingen 1098 september 17, 1179 was a german benedictine abbess and polymath. Gardiner vouchers first published 2019 by routledge 2 park square. Belgium, dendermonde, benedictine abbey of st peter and st paul, ms 9 d dwil 2, ff.
Through the artistic creations of her music and visions, hildegard of bingen assembled an unparalleled body of original theological works. This is the second new series album to feature the stuttgartbased ensemble belcanto. Hildegard was born into a family of nobles in the service of the counts of sponheim, close relatives of the hohenstaufen emperors. The devils laughter clashes with hildegards gorgeous lines of plainchant in ensemble musica humanas fully staged production of this battle of wills. As of may, 2015, the edition includes the first 33 pieces, following. Medieval institute publications, western michigan university, 1992. While the other ensembles choose to work with hildegards liturgical song repertory, this recording instead presents the ordo virtutum, a moralistic play which dramatizes the eternal struggle of the human soul. Edition of each piece in the symphonia includes the text and translation, a musical transcription in pdf and recording, commentary, and further resources. One of her better known works, ordo virtutum play of the virtues, is a morality play.
Study of the drama from a philological, linguistic, poetic and teological point of view, critical edition and translation by eulalia vernet and mariona vernet. The enduring appeal of hildegard of bingens 10981179 music was apparent in early may when a full house in canberra was treated to an ethereal, poignant and at times playful performance of her liturgical drama the ordo virtutum play of the virtues. The english version of the text can be found in, for example, hozeskis, bruce ordo virtutum. The high quality of her broad range of activities has assured her a prominent place in western civilization many centuries later. All the text is sung except for the devil as hildegard considered him to be incapable of divine harmony. If hildegard of bingens twelfthcentury musical drama the ordo virtutum were to. The following 1 pages are in this category, out of 1 total. Virtues o ancient holy ones, what about us makes you marvel. In many ways, the play represents hildegards midlife transition, and her break from many. The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. All 21 recordings 7 s scores 20 p parts 1 agli innocenti falloni, matteo.
She is one of the bestknown composers of sacred monophony, as well as the mostrecorded in. Humility queen of all virtues, knowledgeofgod, charity, fearofgod, obedience, faith, hope, chastity, innocence, contemptfortheworld, heavenly love, discipline, modesty, mercy, victory, discretion. Not only does the ordos expansive duration set it apart from its. Linda marie zaerr patriarchs and prophets who are these, who seem like clouds. It is the earliest morality play by more than a century, and the only medieval musical drama to survive with an attribution for both the text and the music.
Ordo virtutum, edited by audrey ekdahl davidson medieval institute publications, western michigan university, kalamazoo, 1985. A multifaceted artist, musician, author, mathematician and allaround visionary in both the figurative and literal sense meaning she really saw visions. It is unsure when some of hildegards compositions were composed, though the ordo. Hildegard was elected magistra by her fellow nuns in 16. Download of bingen symphonia et ordo virtutum in pdf and mp3 for free and without s from. Humility queen of all virtues, knowledgeofgod, charity, fearofgod, obedience, faith, hope, chastity, innocence, contemptfortheworld, heavenly love, discipline, modesty, mercy, victory, discretion discretio, patience. Hildegard of bingen wrote ordo virtutum the play of virtues while asserting her independence, during the construction and relocation of her abbey at rupertsberg. The devils laughter clashes with hildegard s gorgeous lines of plainchant in ensemble musica humanas fully staged production of this battle of. Ordo virtutum is an allegorical morality play, or sacred music drama, by st. One of her works as a composer, the ordo virtutum, is an early example of liturgical drama and arguably the oldest surviving morality play. Ordo virtutum latin for order of the virtues is an allegorical morality play, or sacred music drama, by st.
For a discography of this piece, see the comprehensive list by pierref. Where its 2001 predecessor focused on contemporary composition by wolfgang rihm and others come unombra di luna, this disc looks at hildegard of bingens ordo virtutum, written around 1150 and generally considered the first largescale musical work. This is a four part dvd setone part dramatic vignette of a few scenes from hildegard s life very well acted, one part interviews with scholars of hildegard, one part interpretations of her artwork in a classroom setting, and one part performance of her ordo virtutem. Ordo, hildegards first opus, is an allegory, with different voices representing the virtures. Before purchasing this dvd, i recommend reading a biography of hildegard. Hildegard of bingen was the founder of scientific natural history in germany. Hildegard of bingens liturgical morality play, in annuale medievale 1972. Descargue como pdf, txt o lea en linea desde scribd. The virtues encourage anima to stay on a righteous path while the devil taunts and tempts.
At the beginning, this soul a type of everyman blissfully resides within the company of the virtues, yet she hears the voice of the devil tempting her to the worlds pleasures. Hildegard brief 105 als mitglied des forderkreises mit 30 euro jahresbeitrag haben sie zugang zum kompletten st. Hildegard of bingen project gutenberg selfpublishing. Hildegard of bingen biography facts, childhood, family. The play revolves around a human soul that is torn between listening to the virtues and the devil, and eventually settles for the virtues upon realizing that following.
Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her life. When few women were accorded respect, she was consulted by and advised bishops. The ordo virtutum depicted a struggle for a human soul, known as anima, between virtue and the devil. Hildegard s works include three great volumes of visionary theology. She wrote theological, botanical, and medicinal texts, as well as letters. It is a rich blend of beautiful voices, but one caveat to the seeker of background meditative music. Somewhat separate from the other recordings of hildegards work is ensemble belcantos ordo virtutum ecm 2219, rec 2010, 78. Some of the basic themes captured in ordo virtutum were later expanded in hildegards second principal theological piece, liber vitae meritorum the book of the rewards of life, c 11581163. The word of god gleams forth in human form, and therefore we shine clear with him, building up the parts of his beautiful.
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