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    Review: Symphony's season finale hints at transformation ahead  May 11, 2009
    Built on a simple melody credited to the medieval mystic Hildegard von Bingen, Rainbow Body exhibits none of the characteristics that have made modern music such a dangerous label in the classical concert hall. Though the piece features a few dissonant tone clusters and unusual rhythms here and there, those features only add sparkling effect to the music's overarching consonance. (Missoulian, MT)

    Polymnia brings many Ave Marias to St. Marys Church  Apr 2, 2009
    The earliest Hildegard von Bingen, 1098-1179, whose song was built a lovely legato line presented effectively by the chorus. One of the highlights of the varied program, a nice surprise, was by the great cellist Pablo Casals, Tota Pulchra Es Maria, with a gentle and peaceful flowing melody. (Melrose Free Press, MA)

    Florida Southern Choral Ensembles to Perform  Mar 18, 2009
    Choral director Dr. Carol Krueger will conduct works by Hildegard von Bingen, Palestrina, Janequin, Charpentier, Jacob Handl, Mozart, Rheinberger, Mendelssohn, and Brahms, as well contemporary composers, Joshua Shank and Greg Jasperse. The concert also will feature four famous opera choruses: O Belle Nuit from Offenbach s Tales of Hoffman, Habanera from Bizet s Carmen, Call of the Flowers from Delibes s Lakm;, and Libiamo ne lieti calici from Verdi s La Traviata. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)




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