Music for paradise - the music of Hildegard von Bingen

Description

Sequentia is one of the most respected and innovative medieval music ensembles in the world. Benjamin Bagby directs this international group of singers and instrumentalists dedicated to the interpretation and recording of Western European music dating from before 1300. Known for its meticulous and original research as well as its intensive rehearsals and preparation, Sequentia's virtuosic performances are captivating and immediate, evoking an emotional connection in the listener with our own past musical cultures. The group celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2012. It specializes in the magnificent and timeless music of the famous writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, Benedictine abbess, visionary, and German polymath Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179).