Description
Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) was a Benedictine abbess from the Rhineland, an extraordinary woman in her time whose strength has endured through the ages.
She is best known today for her knowledge of plants, for the healings and miracles she performed, and for her visions, which have been recognised since her time and have given rise to several books.
She was also a great composer. Her monodies (songs for solo voice) set to spiritual poems of her own inspiration are often strikingly powerful.
Everything in Hildegard's work is devoted to the care and well-being of the body, mind and soul, and her monodies are no exception.
They will be presented to you followed by a time of silence, to open up a space for meditation or prayer, whichever term suits you best.