Written and performed by Linn Maxwell \ Directed by Erv Raible
HILDEGARD OF BINGEN AND THE LIVING LIGHT is a lively portrayal of the 12th century German abbess, Hildegard of Bingen. Hildegard returns to share her timeless message of hope, healing and Viriditas (life force), along with anecdotes and intrigues from her remarkable life. Known as "The Sybil of the Rhine," she became quite well-known throughout Germany in her lifetime for her writing, prophesying and preaching as well as being a healer of renown. Hildegard founded two monasteries, and she made four preaching tours after the age of 60. In this one-woman play, Linn combines her spirituality and her life-long commitment to music and drama to portray this amazing woman. She performs 7 of the many songs Hildegard composed, accompanying herself on the psaltery, Anglo-Saxon harp and organistrum.
HILDEGARD OF BINGEN AND THE LIVING LIGHT is a lively portrayal of the 12th century German abbess, Hildegard of Bingen. Hildegard returns to share her timeless message of hope, healing and Viriditas (life force), along with anecdotes and intrigues from her remarkable life. Known as "The Sybil of the Rhine," she became quite well-known throughout Germany in her lifetime for her writing, prophesying and preaching as well as being a healer of renown. Hildegard founded two monasteries, and she made four preaching tours after the age of 60. In this one-woman play, Linn combines her spirituality and her life-long commitment to music and drama to portray this amazing woman. She performs 7 of the many songs Hildegard composed, accompanying herself on the psaltery, Anglo-Saxon harp and organistrum.