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!
Author Archives: Penelope Turner
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!
Singing Hildegard from the original notation
Saturday, April 20, 2024
My series of Hildegard von Bingen workshops in the Brussels Cathedral is gradually drawing to a close. Our last workshop will be on Saturday May 25th, during the intensive Hildegard weekend that is planned in the Brussels Cathedral for May 24th-26th. This project will then culminate in our taking part in the Mass at 11.00 […]
