Luminous Spirit: Vos flores rosarum - (Responsory)
Luminous Spirit: Cum erubuerint (Instrumental)
Luminous Spirit: Ave generosa - (Hymn)
Luminous Spirit: O Ecclesia - (Sequence)
This might just be the Hildegard CD you're having if you're having only one. Unlike CDs by the better-known Sequentia and Gothic Voices--all superb and highly recommended--here we get Hildegard sung by one voice, that of t... more »he lovely Rosa Lamoreaux, whose natural, warm, unaffected, but dramatically involved presentation keeps the listener riveted. She is supported by Tina Chancey and Scott Reiss (known collectively as Hesperus), who entwine the vocal lines with music for recorders, hammered dulcimer, vielle, viola da gamba, and other instruments--as well as performing three solos. Recorded in a soft-focus acoustic, this disc surrounds you with delicacy, devotion, and elegance--much the way Hildegard might have wanted it. Highly recommended to all lovers of beautiful music. --Robert Levine« less
This might just be the Hildegard CD you're having if you're having only one. Unlike CDs by the better-known Sequentia and Gothic Voices--all superb and highly recommended--here we get Hildegard sung by one voice, that of the lovely Rosa Lamoreaux, whose natural, warm, unaffected, but dramatically involved presentation keeps the listener riveted. She is supported by Tina Chancey and Scott Reiss (known collectively as Hesperus), who entwine the vocal lines with music for recorders, hammered dulcimer, vielle, viola da gamba, and other instruments--as well as performing three solos. Recorded in a soft-focus acoustic, this disc surrounds you with delicacy, devotion, and elegance--much the way Hildegard might have wanted it. Highly recommended to all lovers of beautiful music. --Robert Levine
CD Reviews
A wonderful sonic/spiritual experience
Erik Lindquist | East Lansing, Michigan | 11/20/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Soprano Rosa Lamoreaux has the voice of an angel and takes the listener to another plain in this magical recording. Hildegards music is universal and combines the wonderful detail of medieval precision with the soothing elements of chant.This recording should be bought by anyone who enjoys early music or chant or the lyrical tones of a beautiful voice."
A wonderful ethereal listening experience.
Erik Lindquist | East Lansing, Michigan | 11/15/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Rosa Lamoreaux has the voice of an angel and is perfectly suited to this genre. Hildegard's work continues to speak to our time with her lyric lines and wonderful tone qualities. Everyone who enjoys chant or ancient music should own this cd."
Work stress reliver
BABA | DC | 09/22/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have it on my computer at work. People come it and ask me 1) where's the music coming from and 2) what is that? It's gorgeous!"
Voice and spirit of the angels!
Anna Kasper | San Diego, CA USA | 02/27/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is a most heavenly creation of voice and music with Soprano Rosa Lamoreaux having the voice of an angel. It was like being lifted to heaven on angel's wings. I took this CD with me to the hospital when I had serious surgery recently. When the pain was at it's worst, I put this CD in my CD-walkman and was peacefully lulled into a most calm state. This was one of two CD's that I listened to while in the hospital, the other was Hildegard von Bingen: Ecstatic Chants, which was truly a CD of healing voice and music as well and also one that I highly recommend."
Absolutely Extraordinary Music
Mark Armen | Berkeley, CA USA | 07/22/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This cd contains some of the most beautifully crafted and "luminous" music that I have ever heard. The quality of the musicianship is exquisite; the vocals and arrangments are superb. Is it possible to give a product ten stars? If so, then this recording deserves, at the very least, that rating."
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1