Hildegard von Bingen’s Music
Her music is one of the most extraordinary artistic legacies of the 12th century—visionary, transcendent, and far ahead of its time. Created from her divine revelations, her compositions are luminous sonic meditations that uplift the soul and invite a direct experience of the sacred.
Unlike traditional Gregorian chant, her works soar with expansive melodies, emotional intensity, and ecstatic devotion. She composed over 70 liturgical songs, as well as Ordo Virtutum (“The Play of the Virtues”), the earliest known morality play set entirely to music.
In the modern era, her music has seen a remarkable revival, with over 100 recordings by artists worldwide. Her influence also extends into contemporary performance, including the opera Hildegard presented by LA Opera and developed by Beth Morrison Projects.
At the heart of her work is viriditas—the divine, greening life force. Her music embodies this vitality, offering listeners a timeless experience of beauty, renewal, and connection to the divine feminine.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hildegard_of_Bingen_discography