Symphoniae (Geistliche Gesänge)

Album by Hildegard von Bingen & Sequentia

Symphoniae (Geistliche Gesänge) is a collection of liturgical chants by medieval mystic-composer Hildegard von Bingen, compiled in the 12th century. The music is monophonic plainchant characterised by soaring modal melodies, wide intervallic leaps and an expressive devotional tone, representing a distinctive body of sacred repertoire that exemplifies Hildegard's place in the development of medieval liturgical music.
First released: 1985

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphonia armonie celestium revelationem: O quam mirabilis est
    2:41
  2. 2.
    Symphonia armonie celestium revelationem: O pulchare facies
    3:55
  3. 3.
    Symphonia armonie celestium revelationem: O virga ac diadema purpurae regis
    4:49
  4. 4.
    Instrumental
    1:52
  5. 5.
    Symphonia armonie celestium revelationem: O clarissima mater
    8:07
  6. 6.
    Instrumental
    4:59
  7. 7.
    Symphonia armonie celestium revelationem: Spiritul Sancto honor sit
    4:56
  8. 8.
    Symphonia armonie celestium revelationem: O virtus sapientiae
    2:53
  9. 9.
    Symphonia armonie celestium revelationem: O lucidissima Apostolorum turba
    6:40
  10. 10.
    Instrumental
    2:57
  11. 11.
    Symphonia armonie celestium revelationem: O successores fortissimi leonis
    2:10
  12. 12.
    Symphonia armonie celestium revelationem: O vos, felices radices
    5:06
  13. 13.
    Instrumental
    5:18
  14. 14.
    Symphonia armonie celestium revelationem: Vos flores rosarum
    5:46

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