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Harmonia: Discovering Hildegard

From: WFIU
Series: Harmonia Early Music
Length: 59:00

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An hour-long program of music, exploring the life and continuing popular appeal of medieval Abbess, composer, and mystic Hildegard von Bingen. An intriguing special for Women's History Month! Read the full description.

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In the past 50 years, we've learned much more about the music of women composers in earlier ages.  One of the most studied, discussed, and performed of these composers is the medieval Abbess and mystic Hildegard von Bingen. On this edition of Harmonia, we'll explore the continuing popularity of Hildegard, and some different approaches to her music. Hosted by Angela Mariani.

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Piece Description

In the past 50 years, we've learned much more about the music of women composers in earlier ages.  One of the most studied, discussed, and performed of these composers is the medieval Abbess and mystic Hildegard von Bingen. On this edition of Harmonia, we'll explore the continuing popularity of Hildegard, and some different approaches to her music. Hosted by Angela Mariani.

Timing and Cues

Total Program Length: 59:00

00:00 Incue: Theme Music

**** ID BREAK AT 27:10 ****

Outcue: "...I'm Angela Mariani."

TCT: :30 music

Incue: Music

Outcue: "...next edition of Harmonia." (MUSIC)

Stations may break at 27:10 for local announcement or ID.

Related Website

harmonia.indiana.edu