Sibil•la Ensemble draws inspiration from the Sibyls, the female prophetesses who have captivated the human imagination from ancient pagan times to the medieval era and Renaissance. Sibyls were revered across cultures for their divine insights and prophecies. They were seen as conduits between the mortal realm and the divine, shaping the spiritual beliefs of civilizations throughout history. Viriditas serves as a musical manifestation of the profound spiritual and natural wisdom associated with the Sibyls.
Sibil•la Ensemble
Viriditas
About the album
Sibil•la Ensemble draws inspiration from the Sibyls, the female prophetesses who have captivated the human imagination from ancient pagan times to the medieval era and Renaissance. Sibyls were revered across cultures for their divine insights and prophecies. They were seen as conduits between the mortal realm and the divine, shaping the spiritual beliefs of civilizations throughout history. Viriditas serves as a musical manifestation of the profound spiritual and natural wisdom associated with the Sibyls.
The ancient concept of viriditas is originating from the profound wisdom of the German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, and polymath Hildegard von Bingen, Sibyl of the Rhine. Hildegard was known for her ability to commune with the divine and derive insights from nature. In Hildegard’s philosophy, “viriditas” symbolizes the vibrant, life-giving energy that permeates the natural world and the essence of greenness. This divine force, both physical and spiritual, is believed to be experienced in moments of ecstatic connection, where the boundaries between humanity and nature blur.
Chants and secular songs from the 12th and 13th century, summons us to experience the same sense of awe, reverence, and connection with the natural and spiritual world that the Sibyls embodied. Each piece is a tribute to the generative power of nature, celebrating its rhythms, cycles, and eternal harmony, and invites us to immerse ourselves in the profound beauty of the natural world· recognise, respect and rediscover the wisdom inherent in living in symbiotic balance with our planet. The album unfolds as a spiritual journey, guiding us through ancient forests, across blooming meadows, and trails between rocks, underneath the sun and stars.
Tracklist click to play/pause
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Hildegard von Bingen
O virtus Sapientiae
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Cantigas de Santa Maria
Gran poder ha de mantar
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Cantigas de Santa Maria
Rósa das rosas
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El Misteri d’ Elx
O Arbre Sanct
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Percussion Improvisation
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Hildegard von Bingen
O nobilissima viriditas
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Iviron Monastery MS1203
Song of Κlidonas
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Iviron Monastery MS1203
Parakalo tin Panayian
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Recorder Improvisation
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Moniot d’Arras
Ce fut en mai
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Hildegard von Bingen
Karitas Habundat
More information
| Label | TRPTK |
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| Genre(s) | Classical – Early Music (< 1600) |
| Artist(s) | Sibil•la Ensemble |
| Composer(s) | Anonymous Bingen, Hildegard von d'Arras, Moniot |
| Recording location(s) | Westerkerk, Enkhuizen (NL) |
| Recording date(s) | September 2023 |
| Cat. No. | TTK 0120 |
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| Release date |
March 15th, 2024 |
Tech specs
| Microphones | Josephson C617 w/ Gefell MK221 capsules (main) |
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| Microphone preamps | Grace Design m801mk2 |
| AD/DA conversion | Merging Technologies Hapi MkII |
| Recording resolution | DSD 11.2MHz 1bit |
| Mastering resolution | PCM 352.8kHz 64bit |
| Monitoring (recording) | Audeze LCD-X |
| Monitoring (mastering) | Grimm Audio LS1be |
| Cabling | Purecable Optimus Link Microphone Cables |
