Name: HILDEGARD REANIMATED: VISION IN VISION
Start: 2025-04-04T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Epsilon Spires

The Pandora Consort explores the mystical visions of 12th century composer, theologian, philosopher, botanist, and doctor, Hildegard von Bingen through her illuminations and music. This multimedia experience features spiritual music for voice and harmonium and images from Hildegard’s vast oeuvre. Co-curated by IN-SITU Polyculture Commons.
We will be offering refreshments such as Hildegard's "Cookies of Joy" to “calm all bitterness of the heart and mind, open your heart and impaired senses, and make your mind cheerful.”
Beginning our GRRLS TO THE FRONT series this year, The Pandora Consort explores the mystical visions of Hildegard von Bingen through her illuminations and music. Hildegard is an impressive figure in many regards; she was a theologian, philosopher, botanist, doctor, magistra (mother superior), and one of the first named composers of music. Hildegard experienced visions (“umbra viventis lucis” or “the reflection of the living light”) from the age of three up to her death, and many of her writings and illuminations are a result of these visions. Hildegard’s writings, visions, and music are inextricably linked in her life and philosophy. Taking inspiration from her life, Kendra Comstock, Angie Tyler, and Gina Marie Falk, weave them together in a voice and harmonium concert program focused on four of her most famous visions that influenced her spiritual philosophy. Working with visual artist Cate Duckwall to bring these visions to life, this concert features music from Hildegard’s vast oeuvre accompanied by artistic animations of key illuminations, creating a multimedia experience.
GRRLS TO THE FRONT showcases empowering work by groundbreaking women composers, filmmakers, and culinary artists. This program has been made possible through generous support from the Vermont Women's Fund.