The texts of 14 of Hildegard von Bingen’s chants appear at the end of her first book of mystical theology – Scivias. Together with the morality play Ordo Virtutum, they are included in the thirteenth vision of the third part of that book, The Choir of the Blessed. Here is the miniature that accompanies the […]
Author Archives: Penelope Turner
Hildegard at the Jetse Academie
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
What an absolute pleasure to give a workshop on singing Hildegard von Bingen from the original notation to the talented and motivated members of Pieter De Moor’s early vocal ensemble music class at the music academy in Jette (part of Early Music and Beyond). Thanks for a really great afternoon, everyone!
Hildegard workshops 23-24: the apotheosis!
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
As some of you already know, I have had the great pleasure over the last academic year to lead a series of workshops singing Hildegard von Bingen. The mainstay of my approach has been to use the original 12th century notation to guide our interpretation – the graphics helping us to find a freedom and […]
Hildegard’s spirit was with us!
Monday, June 3, 2024
Here are a few photos from La Noeva’s concert on Sunday 26th May during our mini Hildegard von Bingen festival in the Brussels Cathedral. It was an amazing experience! Many, many thanks to Xavier Deprez and all the folks behind the scenes at the Cathedral for making this happen.
Concerts in the Brussels Cathedral – next weekend!!!
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Our intensive Hildegard Von Bingen weekend is just around the corner… Watch out – payment in advance or cash on the door only!
