Track Listing

1. O quam mirabilis, antiphon
2. O pulchrae facies, antiphon for the virgins
3. O virga ac diadema, sequence
4. Misc. instrumental Pieces associated with Hildegard recordings: Instrumental
5. O clarissima mater, response
6. Misc. instrumental Pieces associated with Hildegard recordings
7. Spiritui sancto honor sit, response
8. O virtus Sapientiae, antiphon
9. O lucidissima apostolorum, response for the apostles
10. Misc. instrumental Pieces associated with Hildegard recordings
11. O successores fortissimi, antiphon to the confessors
12. O vos felices radices, antiphon for the patron saints & prophets
13. Misc. instrumental Pieces associated with Hildegard recordings
14. Vos flores rosarum, response for the martyrs

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #25245 in Music
• Brand: RCA
• Released on: 1993-04-29
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Customer Reviews

Great Introduction to Mystical Songs
This recording deserves a special place for what it has done to bring the works of Hildegarde before the public. Recorded in the late 80's, it led the way, as has Sequentia, in bringing such early music treasures as Hildegarde before the listening public.

The voices are clear and true. The performances are inspired. Of particular beauty are the interpretations of "O Quam Mirabilis Est" and "Spiritui Sancto Honor Sit" which successfully capture the ecstatic aspect of the mystic's music. If you have only one recording of this type of music, make it this recording!

Astonishingly Beautiful Music
This was the first CD of Hildegard Von Bingen I purchased, and still my favorite. The sprituality and brilliance of this 12th century composer has (in my opinion) rarely been duplicated since. The complexity of the voicings in "O quam mirabilis est" and "Spiritui Sancto honor sit" among the the others, are wonderfully inspired and articulate. There are also four instumental songs on this cd. Which are an excellent study in modal shifts between the medieval fiddles,flutes and harp.The musical brilliance of Sequentia is evident in these arrangements. To the best of my knowledge these are the truest renditions of Hildegard's music extant.

Heavenly Music
Put on your headphones, or listen to this CD while taking a bath or meditating in a quiet place. This music will touch your soul. It seems to exist on a different level than other music. There is nothing quite like it to calm and uplift the spirit. If I could only have one Hildegard CD, this would be the one.