This english text and translation of the play ordo virtutum by hildegard of bingen is based on a translation by peter dronke characters. Verbum del clarescit in forma hominis, et ideo fulgemus cum illo, edificantes membra. Virtutes o antiqui sancti, quid admiramini in nobis. Hildegard of bingen, liber scivias, th vision of the 3rd part. During most of the past two decades, our ensemble has returned again and again to hildegards music. By che associate investigator, julie hotchin, australian national university, canberra. 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. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. The original ordo virtutum is a morality play or liturgical drama, considered the earliest known to have a name author for both the music and the text. It became a labor of love, to which he was devoted until his death at age 85 in july, 2017. Hymns sequences antiphons responds and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. In portrait ordo virtutum is the ritual of the virtuesis, the oldest known european musicdrama.
To answer that mouthful of a question, it helps to understand the genesis of ordo virtutum. He assumed the exacting, detailoriented responsibilities in 1964 when he was a professor and librarian at sacred heart monastery. The group specialises in medieval music, particularly vocal music, such as sequences, chants and other music with a strong storyline, such as visitatio sepulchri. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more.
Vox animae is an early music ensemble, founded in 1994 by director and instrumentalist michael fields. Ordo virtutum text and translation based on translation by peter dronke, 1981 and 1997 incipit ordo virtutum here. Here there are more attempts at characterisation the devil who never sings is wonderfully hectoring and sneering, and the prophets and patriarchs intone in deep, improvised polyphony. Throughout, the vocal artistry is at a very high level and neither evelyn tubb nor ansy boothroyd try to steal the show the recording engineer has. The devils intrusions are an invention without parallel.
The hekman library ordo virtutum the play about the virtues. Download of bingen symphonia et ordo virtutum in pdf and mp3 for free and without s from. The soul can also conspire with evil and negative forces, though eventually we recognize the harm it brings us and return to divine forces to rescue us. 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. 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. 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 2 the happy soul oh, let me come to you gladly so that you may offer me a kiss from your heart. Scivias 3books, 26 visions liber compositae medicinae. The story tells about soul who, after having strived for a virtuous life, turns. Hildegard of bingen wrote ordo virtutum the play of virtues while asserting her independence, during the construction and relocation of her abbey at rupertsberg.
In many ways, the play represents hildegards midlife transition, and her break from many. Ordo virtutum with all the trimmings san francisco. Sequentias interpretation matches the geniality of this music. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Ensemble ordo virtutum fur musik des mittelaltersfor medieval music. 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. This is sequentias second attempt at hildegards morality play, the ordo virtutum. The ordo virtutum or play of the virtues is an allegorical play written ca. The ordo virtutum is considered a morality play because it. Ordo virtutum ordo virtutum text and translationbased on. Stefan morent, director ensemble ordo virtutum, university of tuebingen, will introduce hildegards play ordo virtutum, discuss his approach to the music, and talk about the staging of such a medieval drama. Where its 2001 predecessor focused on contemporary composition by wolfgang rihm and others come unombra di luna, 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. This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. For 53 years, the american ordo was compiled and edited by fr.
Domine deus virtutum converte nos cantus manuscript database. 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. Considered the first morality play, ordo virtutum premiered in 1152, as a part of the dedication ceremony of the new abbey. Humility queen of all virtues, knowledgeofgod, charity, fearofgod, obedience, faith, hope, chastity, innocence, contemptfortheworld, heavenly love, discipline, modesty, mercy, victory, discretion discretio, patience.
It is the earliest morality play by more than a century, the only medieval musical drama to survive with an attribution for both the text and the music. Jun 09, 2015 by che associate investigator, julie hotchin, australian national university, canberra. The inventory for dknd 1161 was prepared by evan campbell mcmaster university with editorial assistance from andrew mitchell mcmaster university and debra lacoste university of waterloo. Directed by early music specialists evelyn tubb and michael fields. 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. Ordo virtutum text and translation based on translation by peter dronke, 1981 and 1997 incipit ordo virtutum here begins the play of the virtues. Sister elizabeth walsh, professor of english, will consider medieval approaches to good and evil, vice and virtue. Questa pagina tratta di musica, letteratura, arte, teologia, scienza, medicina, il tutto iluminato dalla luce delle virtu cardinali e teologali. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Lucia mense, cora schmeiser soloist, ars chroralis coeln, maria jonas. At the beginning, this soul a type of everyman blissfully resides within the company of the virtues, yet she hears the.
To the video program hildegard of bingen 10981179 prepared by ann t. View test prep ordo virtutum from humn 2002 at georgia regents university. Virtues our duty is to fight together with you, o daughter of the king. Ordo virtutum text and translationbased on translation by. Hildegard of bingens ordo virtutum has come to occupy a major role among western european dramatic musical works, with. In it i heard in a wondrous manner the various sounds of harmonies. Her music consisted of melodic lines while her composing style was characterized by soaring melodies that were outside the normal range of. It is the earliest morality play by more than a century, the only medieval musical drama to survive with an. Jun 03, 20 rating is available when the video has been rented. The ordo virtutum is considered a morality play because it concerns moral instruction, particularly a mans attempt to save his soul cassady, 270. To get closer to the original visonary unit of text and music we combined the compositions as preserved in the so called.
The virtues encourage anima to stay on a righteous path while the devil taunts and tempts. This is the second new series album to feature the stuttgartbased ensemble belcanto. Ordo virtutum is an allegorical morality play, or sacred music drama, by st. It shows the human soul, main protagonist, torn between the virtues and the devil, who wins her over for a while until she returns to the virtues. When it was written in the 12th century it was centuries ahead of its time and perhaps in some respect still is. The idea that hildegard is trying to develop in ordo virtutum is the.
Aug 05, 2008 to answer that mouthful of a question, it helps to understand the genesis of ordo virtutum. But the troubled soul laments o what hard labor, o what a heavy weight i have in this robe of life, because it is so difficult for me to fight against the flesh. Ordo virtutum latin for order of the virtues is an allegorical morality play, or sacred music drama, by st. 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. 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. 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.
Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. Ordo virtutum plays on one of hildegards fundamental concepts. Ordo viatorum is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Jeff badgers program notes, hildegard composed the work ca. Sister elizabeth walsh, professor of english, will consider medieval approaches to.
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