Principally antiphons and hymns for various combinations of unison voices with and without instrumental accompaniment; instrumental pieces performed on medieval fiddle and flute with portative organ (5th work) or medieval harp (11th work). Instrumental realizations and arrangements by Elizabeth Gaver. Eds. recorded: facsimiles or diplomatic editions made by Thornton and Bagby based on the Rupertsberger "Riesenkodex" (Hessische Landesbibliothek Wiesbaden, Ms. 2) and other sources. Reissued as part of the boxed set: 900 years : Hildegard von Bingen 1098-1998 (05472 77505 2). Program notes by Barbara Thornton in English with German and French translations and texts in Latin with English translations (59 p.) inserted in container. Sequentia ; Benjamin Bagby, Barbara Thornton, directors. Recorded Oct. 17-21, 1995, St. Pantaleon, Köln; bells of the Bamberg Cathedral in track 1 recorded Oct. 1, 1996.
Contents:
O Jerusalem (10:25) -- Quia felix pueritia ; Magnificat ; Quia felix pueritia (5:28) -- O felix apparitio (2:35) -- O beatissime Ruperte (2:24) -- Instrumental piece (5:47) -- O tu illustrata (7:47) -- Cum erubuerint (2:50) -- O frondens virga ; Gloria patri ; Ave generosa (5:56) -- O quam preciosa (7:05) -- O ignee spiritus (6:49) -- Instrumental piece (5:41) -- O quam magnum miraculum est (4:44).
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