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Come and sing Hildegard von Bingen! 4 workshops in February and March 2025

It is with great pleasure that I announce another series of workshops around the inspiring music of Hildegard von Bingen – 12th-century abbess, composer, herbalist, linguist, and all-round influencer!

Music was a central part of Hildegard’s life – she considered it to be a foretaste of paradise. During February and March next year, I will offer four workshops (given in English, French and Dutch) that will focus on singing Hildegard von Bingen from her original notation. Once you’ve tried it you’ll never look back 🙂

Why learn to read her language?

Singing Hildegard from modern editions is problematic because our modern notation encourages a note-by-note interpretation of her melodies. Using the original notation as a basis frees up your mind and your voice as you follow the direction of the musical phrases, shown graphically on the page. It is a language that once learnt is never put aside!

Who should come?

These workshops are open to both professional and amateur singers. The only technical requirement is that you have the confidence to sing in a small group and that you can pitch and hold a note. We will learn the language of the notation together.

Practicalities:

There are four workshops planned in 2025 on 08/02, 22/02, 08/03 and 15/03, all in the beautiful Brussels Cathedral on Saturday mornings between 9:00 and 12:00. These workshops will culminate in a group performance on Sunday March 16, 2025 during 11:00 mass at the Cathedral. There will also be an end-of-series concert given by Ensemble Caldemia on Sunday March 16, 2025 at 18:00.

Because of the nature of these workshops, the number of participants is limited. First come first served! Please contact me (penelope.turner@telenet.be or +32 476 713 525) and I will send you a registration form. The basic prices are mentioned on the flyer, but please note that I am offering a reduction of 50% for students, professional musicians, the unemployed and the over 65s.

Big thanks to the Cathedral for hosting this project. I can’t wait to share this wonderful music with you!

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