1. Sanctus (Holy)

2. Hildegard von bingen Singer, composer, and inventor of the Musical Drama

3. A quote about Hildegard “For Hildegard, music was namely a mysterious echo of the heavenly spherical harmony that resounded with melodious sonority throughout Paradise before the fall of man. Music conveys to us an inkling of God’s magnificence. Music is the most beautiful way to praise God, for it originates in the human soul. The limited tone range of the Gregorian Chants was for Hildegard no longer sufficient enough to express her exultant love of God. She consequently composed her own melodies for the singing of psalms in her congregation – dramatically emotional, jubilant sequences of melody which testify to great musical talent.” – E. Breindl, (1983)

4. Hildegard was: Benedictine AbbessBenedictine Abbess ArtistArtist SingerSinger Composer/LyricistComposer/Lyricist Preacher/Religious authorityPreacher/Religious authority Writer/Philosopher (sometimes used her own alphabet)Writer/Philosopher (sometimes used her own alphabet) Prophetess (visionary or oracle)Prophetess (visionary or oracle)

5. 1098?-1179 Hildegard was formally canonized by the Roman Church and named “Doctor of the Church” by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. Hildegard received Papal approval during her lifetime to document her visions from the Holy Spirit. She was known for her healing powers and use of precious stones and plants. Hildegard was formally canonized by the Roman Church and named “Doctor of the Church” by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. Hildegard received Papal approval during her lifetime to document her visions from the Holy Spirit. She was known for her healing powers and use of precious stones and plants.

6. Musical Works: 77 Chants, which included:77 Chants, which included:  Antiphons – One-line pieces of freely composed text and melody. Sung before and after the Psalm.  Responsories – Sung after a scripture reading, freely composed text and music.  Sequences – sung between the Alleluia and Gospel reading. Dramatic poems in free verse.  Hymns – Devotional pieces. 1 Musical Drama “The Order of the Virtues”1 Musical Drama “The Order of the Virtues”

7. Characteristics of her music: Emotive and passionate poetry and musicEmotive and passionate poetry and music Soaring melodies and large leaps with slow falling declineSoaring melodies and large leaps with slow falling decline Angular melodies – frequent use of the ascending 5 th interval followed by a 4 th.Angular melodies – frequent use of the ascending 5 th interval followed by a 4 th. Dramatic Flourishes – melismas and flowing melodiesDramatic Flourishes – melismas and flowing melodies Marianne Pfau, MusicologistMarianne Pfau, Musicologist

8. Ordo Virtutum (Order of the virtues) The struggle for a human soul The virtues vs. the devil Hidegard’s Music Drama Written in 1151Written in 1151 First morality play ever writtenFirst morality play ever written First complete music drama to survive with an attribution for both text and music.First complete music drama to survive with an attribution for both text and music. 17 solo female voices, female chorus, male chorus, and male spoken part (devil, cannot produce divine harmony) 17 solo female voices, female chorus, male chorus, and male spoken part (devil, cannot produce divine harmony) 82 different melodies82 different melodies