When it was written in the 12th century it was centuries ahead of its time and perhaps in some respect still is. A full performance of ordo virtutum arguably the oldest surviving opera together with a documentary about hildegard, including a dramatised biography starring. Where its 2001 predecessor focused on contemporary composition by wolfgang rihm and others come unombra di luna 4617192, this disc looks at hildegard of bingens ordo virtutum, written around 1150 and generally considered the first largescale musical work beyond the prescribed form of the. The hekman library ordo virtutum the play about the virtues. Ordo virtutum is an allegorical morality play, or liturgical drama composed during the construction and relocation of her abbey at rupertsberg. Ordo virtutum with all the trimmings san francisco. Ordo virtutum latin for order of the virtues is an allegorical morality play, or sacred music drama, by st. The following 1 pages are in this category, out of 1 total. Students ciara cheli 20, kisha james 21, and genevieve welch 22 performing with cappella clausura in the ordo virtutum during this residency, which is connected with musicreligion 224 hildegard of bingen, an interdisciplinary course offered this semester for the eighth time by professors sharon elkins and claire fontijn. The ordo virtutum is considered a morality play because it. In her lifetime, she only wrote one play, ordo virtutum or the order of the virtues, which was performed in 1152. For ten years, the mystery play ordo virtutum by hildegard of bingen has been an important component in the repertoire of the womens schola ars choralis coeln. Hildegard of bingen 10981179 was a german abbess in medieval times.
By che associate investigator, julie hotchin, australian national university, canberra. The story tells about soul who, after having strived for a virtuous life, turns. Questa pagina tratta di musica, letteratura, arte, teologia, scienza, medicina, il tutto iluminato dalla luce delle virtu cardinali e teologali. Virtutes o antiqui sancti, quid admiramini in nobis. This is a four part dvd setone part dramatic vignette of a few scenes from hildegards life very well acted, one part interviews with scholars of hildegard, one part interpretations of her artwork in a classroom setting, and one part performance of her ordo virtutem.
The enduring appeal of hildegard of bingens 10981179 music was apparent in early may when a full house in canberra was treated to an ethereal, poignant and at times playful. Ordo virtutum, liturgical drama recording details and. The ensemble ordo virtutum created a conception of this great play of hildegard which is based on the first version of the drama in hildegards major theological work scivias know the ways. The symphonia armonie celestium revelationum, and ordo virtutum comprise the final 16 folios of the riesencodex, the monumental collection of hildegards literary and musical. Hildegard of bingens ordo virtutum is an example of liturgical drama, considered to be one of the oldest morality plays that survived to these days. A woman of many talents, she was a composer, a theologian, an early scientist, writer, and so on. In lieu of an abstract, here is a brief excerpt of the content the question of instruments and dance in hildegard of bingens twelfthcentury music drama ordo virtutum there are many similarities in the arguments for and against the presence of dance and those for and against the use of instruments in liturgically related items in the middle ages. Download of bingen symphonia et ordo virtutum in pdf and mp3 for free and without s from. Aug 05, 2008 to answer that mouthful of a question, it helps to understand the genesis of ordo virtutum. This is the second new series album to feature the stuttgartbased ensemble belcanto. Jeff badgers program notes, hildegard composed the work ca. A stunningly beautiful collection that explores the life and works of the 12thcentury saint, poet, prophet, activist, musician, artist, and mystic, including a performance of her musical ordo virtutum.
The enduring appeal of hildegard of bingens 10981179 music was apparent in early may when a full house in canberra was treated to an ethereal, poignant and at times playful performance of her liturgical drama the ordo virtutum play of the virtues. The ordo virtutum depicted a struggle for a human soul, known as anima, between. Notes the symphonia armonie celestium revelationum, and ordo virtutum comprise the final 16 folios of the riesencodex, the monumental collection of hildegards literary and musical. Ensemble ordo virtutum fur musik des mittelaltersfor medieval music. Ordo virtutum 2 the happy soul oh, let me come to you gladly so that you may offer me a kiss from your heart. The virtues encourage anima to stay on a righteous path while the devil taunts and tempts. Before purchasing this dvd, i recommend reading a biography of hildegard. Ordo virtutum is an allegorical morality play, or sacred music drama, by st.
The ordo virtutum is considered a morality play because it concerns moral instruction, particularly a mans attempt to save his soul cassady, 270. The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. Hildegard of bingen wrote ordo virtutum the play of virtues while asserting her independence, during the construction and relocation of her abbey at rupertsberg. Her music consisted of melodic lines while her composing style was characterized by soaring melodies that were outside the normal range of. Robert potter hildegard of bingens ordo virtutum c. Humility queen of all virtues, knowledgeofgod, charity, fearofgod, obedience, faith, hope, chastity, innocence, contemptfortheworld, heavenly love, discipline, modesty, mercy, victory, discretion discretio, patience. Directed by early music specialists evelyn tubb and michael fields. The devils laughter clashes with hildegards gorgeous lines of plainchant in ensemble musica humanas fully staged production of this battle of wills. Project muse the question of instruments and dance in. In many ways, the play represents hildegards midlife transition, and her break from many.
The devils intrusions are an invention without parallel. Lucia mense, cora schmeiser soloist, ars chroralis coeln, maria jonas. Finally the time has come to record our own longawaited rendition. An indepth look at the original production of ordo. A morality play deals with the persons entire life and presents mischievous characters in the form of devil and vice to challenge the soul cassady, 270. This attempts to establish a continuum from the present back to hildegard in an artistic, spiritual, and political way, and it is entirely successful, gripping, and entertaining. Virtues our duty is to fight together with you, o daughter of the king.
It is the earliest morality play by more than a century, and the only medieval musical drama to survive with an attribution for both the text and the music. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from ordo virtutum. It is the earliest morality play by more than a century, and the only medieval musical drama. She has been a saint of the catholic church only since 2012, but she was a genius of her time. At the beginning, this soul a type of everyman blissfully resides within the company of the virtues, yet she hears the voice of the devil tempting her to the worlds pleasures. Under the artistic direction of maria jonas, the ensemble has occupied itself intensively with the interpretation and realization of the work. This english text and translation of the play ordo virtutum by hildegard of bingen is based on a translation by peter dronke characters. It is unique in that it is the oldest surviving play of its type that can be attributed to a specific author with both music and text intact by at least a century. The virtues encourage anima to stay on a righteous path while the devil taunts and. Stream the souls journey, ordo virtutum by hildegard of bingen by vox animae and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. The drama of the ordo virtutum, for which hildegard composed both the lyrical latin text and the music, centers on the struggles of anima soul. We have performed our ordo virtutum in europe and even taiwan.
Ordo virtutum text and translation based on translation by peter dronke, 1981 and 1997 incipit ordo virtutum here begins the play of the virtues. Hymns sequences antiphons responds and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Front cover only a single manuscript transmits hildegards ordo virtutum. Sequentias interpretation matches the geniality of this music. Considered the first morality play, ordo virtutum premiered in 1152, as a part of the dedication ceremony of the new abbey. Hildegard of bingen and the ordo virtutum by che associate investigator, julie hotchin, australian national university, canberra. To watch a short clip click here please click here to download windows media player for mac. One of her most regarded works is a play, specifically, a liturgical drama. Dvd 1 ordo virtutum the ritual of the virtues hildegards great musical morality play on the journey of the soul, in an atmospheric dramatised film, performed by the dedicated ensemble vox animae. Ordo virtutum latin for order of the virtues is an allegorical morality play, or liturgical drama, by hildegard of bingen, composed c. Ordo virtutum the ritual of the virtuesis the oldest surviving.
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