Hildegard von Bingen: In Portrait - Ordo Virtutum (Double DVD Set)

UPC: 809478000648

Product Features

• Title: Hildegard von Bingen: In Portrait
• Feature 1: Ordo Virtutum (70 minutes) – The oldest surviving European music-drama, a mystical and visionary work by Hildegard of Bingen, featuring Vox Animae led by Evelyn Tubb, with Ansy Boothroyd as The Soul and John Hancorn as The Devil.
• Additional Features:
  • Hildegard (55 minutes) – A dramatized BBC Omnibus biographical documentary starring Patricia Routledge.
  • A Real Mystic (45 minutes) – An interview and lecture with Professor Matthew Fox and Mary Grabowsky, exploring Hildegard’s spiritual significance in the 21st century.
  • A Source of Inspiration (50 minutes) – A documentary by the Washington National Cathedral about Hildegard’s life and times.
  • Illuminations (30 minutes) – An art gallery of Hildegard’s mystic visions, with commentary by Professor Matthew Fox.
• Musicians:Choruses: Vox Animae, Mayfield Chamber Opera Chorus
  • Harp: Michael Fields
  • Recorder: Piers Adams
  • Percussion: Steven Devine
• Directors: Michael Fields and Evelyn Tubb
• Subtitle Languages: Not specified
• Audio Formats: Not specified
• Region: All Regions
• Format: PAL
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Anamorphic
• Running Time: Approx. 250 minutes
• Release Year: 2003

Overview

Hildegard von Bingen, a visionary mystic, composer, and writer from the 12th century, is celebrated in this comprehensive DVD set. Her masterpiece, Ordo Virtutum (The Ritual of the Virtues), is the oldest surviving European music-drama and the highlight of this collection. Performed by Vox Animae, the mystical drama tells the allegorical story of the Soul's struggle between the Virtues and the Devil. This production brings to life Hildegard's profound exploration of spirituality, human frailty, and divine strength.

In addition to the performance of Ordo Virtutum, this set includes a wealth of documentaries and features that delve into Hildegard's life, music, and spiritual teachings. Patricia Routledge stars in the BBC Omnibus dramatization of Hildegard’s biography, offering viewers a dramatized insight into her extraordinary life. The set also includes interviews and expert commentary by Professor Matthew Fox and Mary Grabowsky, as well as a documentary by the Washington National Cathedral that explores Hildegard’s influence and relevance in the modern world.

For those inspired by Hildegard’s art, Illuminations provides a visual journey through her mystical visions, with insightful commentary from Professor Fox.

Interesting Facts

• Hildegard von Bingen (1098–1179) was not only a composer but also a theologian, writer, and visionary. Her works, including music and manuscripts, continue to inspire people across the world.
• Ordo Virtutum is a morality play, an allegory where the Soul interacts with various Virtues, symbolizing the inner spiritual battle within every person.
• Patricia Routledge, who plays Hildegard in the biographical documentary, is a celebrated British actress known for her work in both film and television, notably in Keeping Up Appearances.
• Professor Matthew Fox, who appears in two of the documentaries, is a renowned theologian and expert on Hildegard’s teachings, advocating for her spiritual relevance in contemporary society.
• The Washington National Cathedral continues to recognize Hildegard’s influence, presenting her as a source of spiritual inspiration to this day.

Track Listing

1. Ordo Virtutum (The Ritual of the Virtues) – 70 minutes
2. Hildegard (Dramatized documentary) – 55 minutes
3. A Real Mystic (Interview and lecture) – 45 minutes
4. A Source of Inspiration (Documentary) – 50 minutes
5. Illuminations (Art gallery of Hildegard’s visions) – 30 minutes

Publishers

• Produced by: Opus Arte in association with Lean Two Productions and the BBC
• Co-production: BBC Omnibus, François Roussillon et Associés, with the participation of France 2 and France 3

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