Hildegard: A Feather on the Breath of God

Full Price CD, 43 Minutes

Abbess Hildegard von Bingen: A Feather on the Breath of God
Columba aspexit; Ave generosa; O Ierusalem; O presul vere civitas; O ignis spiritus;
O viridissima virga; O Euchari; O Ecclesia

This is one of the most famous CD releases of all time and one which more than justifies its heady reputation. This recording is the winner of numerous awards and countless accolades in the 2 decades plus since its original release including a Gramophone Award, Guardian Choral Record of the Year and features in Classic CD magazine's 'Top 100 Cds of All Time'

Some of the acres of great press for this disc follows

'I was spellbound by both the music and the presentation … and have remained so ever since' (Gramophone)

'Spellbinding music … of rare beauty' (Westminster Press)

'Very, very beautiful. High loveliness like this is not common' (Hi Fi News)

'An outright winner that merits a place in every collection' (The Good CD Guide)

'This remains the prime example of Von Bingen's astounding creativity and originality. Her expressive, often awesome music ranks as the greatest of medieval composers. It's already sold over 200,000 copies! If you missed it, there's no reason to hesitate. Sensational!' (In Tune, Japan)

'A jewel in Hyperion's crown' (Gramophone)

'It's magnificent ... entrancing. Don't miss this very special record … utterly flawless' (Fanfare)

'This is a marvellously moving recital … restrained, unexaggerated, and very, very beautiful' (Hi-Fi News)

'A beautiful CD' (The Daily Mail)

'The most beautiful choral record of the year … hauntingly compelling' (The Guardian)

'These hymns and sequences, most expertly performed and recorded, have excited much acclaim – and rightly so. A lovely CD.' (Penguin Guide)

'Flawless' (Early Music)