24 Mar 2010

Music of the Middle Ages



Hildegard of Bingen (German: Hildegard von Bingen; Latin: Hildegardis Bingensis; 1098 17 September 1179), also known as Blessed Hildegard and Saint Hildegard, was a German abbess, author, counselor, linguist, naturalist, scientist, philosopher, physician, herbalist, poet, visionary and composer. Elected a magistra by her fellow nuns in 1136, she founded the monasteries of Rupertsberg in 1150 and Eibingen in 1165. (From here)
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  1. Sue24 March 2010 at 11:50

    You're singing my song... or, at least she is. I love it!

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