A lighter, more optimistic piece this time: inspired by the hope that Spring brings with it. o quam preciosa – precious hope R: O how precious is the virginity of the virgin, whose door is closed and whose insides the holy divinity infused with its heat so that the flower grew within her. And the […]
Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Project Hildegard #43
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
As we approach a cluster of Marian feasts, my next chant in this series is a particularly beautiful responsory dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Stay tuned to see what polyphonic setting it inspires me to create 🙂 o quam preciosa For anyone following the manuscript while listening, there are a few interesting features that require […]
Project Hildegard #42(2)
Saturday, March 18, 2023
This piece is dedicated to the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria – please consider giving a donation to a non-profit of your choice. o cruor sanguinis – blood of blood O blood of blood that sounded on high, when all the elements joined together in lamentation and with trembling, because the blood […]
Project Hildegard #42
Friday, February 17, 2023
I dedicate this chant to the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. My thoughts are with you. o cruor sanguinis O blood of blood that sounded on high, when all the elements joined together in lamentation and with trembling, because the blood of their creator had touched them. Anoint us for our weariness. […]
Happy New Year’s Resolution!
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
On this third day of 2023, I am recording my New Year’s resolution here, so that I remember it and try to stick to it! My resolution for 2023 is to expand the notion of kindness, which is for me an essential element on our road to peace and happiness, and extend kindness to myself. […]
