CHANTICLEER: O Frondens Virga by Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179)

Chanticleer performing "O Frondens Virga"
by Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179)
Recorded January 30, 2014 at The Mariinsky Theater, St. Petersburg, Russia.
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[@snow8980]

Medieval music is truly like an enchantment....

[@MegaFortinbras]

But only if done well -- which this most certainly is.

[@emfox6280]

How so?

[@Andy_El_Gringo]

This is Gregorian Chant style.

[@jzannieri]

Hildegarde von Bingen is a saint. She was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church by Pope Benedict because of her extensive writings apart from her music, which is also extensive. She wrote books of devotional exercises for the convent that she supervised, and in addition, she wrote books on the healing powers of plants from her botanic studies. She was a gem of learning in the so-called Dark Ages.

[@TarotDomina]

she is a patron saint of us crunchy people lol

[@JaneFrizzell]

+J Zannieri thank you for this information

[@santiagogonzalezjr6299]

Dark ages for ignorant people.

[@savaehernandez8491]

J Zannieri not really. It was the best time of knowledge for everyone who wanted to know. But the mean people of the time as always destroyed everything. The irish monks kept all that knowledge through time.

[@PaulA-os9pb]

all believers in Jesus are saints.

[@Mjollnir1234]

There is simply nothing else like this in the world

[@hudsonbailey674]

Beautifully worded, John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, Holy Hildegard must've opened a new gate to better world the centuries ago.

[@dsnodgrass4843]

In perfect sync, without appearing to count. Or breathe. Whoa....

[@StefaanHimpe]

I do hear a slight fluctuation at 2:51 in the bass, but overall I agree it's an impressive execution.

[@moniquereed3294]

Chanticleer has always been known for stunning countertenor voices. Some things never change!

[@Michael-cl9mb]

What is the name of the countertenor?

[@marietteestabrook4098]

I did not know she composed for countertenor!

[@ruairihipkin4156]

@@marietteestabrook4098 I suspect that she initially wrote for an alto, but since Chanticleer are a male group, they subbed in a countertenor to perform the alto role

[@merrywiesner1172]

I've never heard about Hildegard before this week. I read a little bit about her these days during one of my university classes. Now I am a new fan! Her music is fantastic!!!!

[@EmbraceTheInevitable]

Oh my lord 😢 that's the most beautiful thing I've ever heard

[@GalaxyGal-]

Hildegarde was way ahead of her time. Incredible performance.

[@rayr4320]

She was a rare human being, who was political, spiritual, intellectual, curious, supremely musical, shunned possessions, and was most importantly, a record keeper. Assigning the label of intelligent to an individual that does not write stuff down, can be called into question.

[@stephenespinosa3380]

I am without words........like walking in paradise.

[@janiceedwards2384]

What stunning singing. Ethereal and so moving.

[@nikolaeftimov9919]

Saint Hildegard would have been pleased, this is pure perfection! Thank you! ♥

[@joshuaburrows7363]

Nikola Eftimov I think she would be confused on how come this guys voice is too high

[@roadwarr]

As incredible as this sounds to us, imagine you are the singer, as the notes pass through your body upon creation. Then you experience directly the reverberation, along with those of your comrades. Transcendent.

[@kati1017]

Yes. A good harmony produces a vibration in the body. An amazing sensation!

[@Michael-cl9mb]

Who sings the main voice?

[@freethoth]

Indeed.

[@deboramarques3568]

I always come back to this. Beautiful.

[@stan4now]

This is wonderfully powerful as it is beautiful! The sheer force of it takes us to Heaven! Just wish it could keep us there. I'm certain St. Hildegard is very pleased. This is timely with 2,000th anniversary of when Jesus walked the Earth.

[@marnie0512]

Simply amazing! I have goosebumps all over....

[@luismazzeo9006]

I also. The interpretation is so beautiful, it moves me to such an extent that it cannot be expressed in words. I also love that way of presenting themself without a director on stage that always breaks the magic in my opinion. Greetings

[@lanag9970]

Can you folks imagine that she didn't know how to write down music: no music education, no keys. She said that God placed music and poetry into her heart. I bet she's praying from up there for us, sinners.

[@yordankaacosta2849]

How are there people who doesn't like this subliminal chant???? This is SUPERB!!!! Another dimension.....a sacred alchemy between words, music and mystery. So beautiful!!! Thank you Chanticleer!!!!

[@luismazzeo9006]

Obviously there are people who do it just because, and obviously they lack sensitivity, a shame because they miss it. Greetings

[@ItsSaxiTime]

Nothing short of amazing, the day you guys stop singing is the day I give up on music.

[@20010Z]

This is the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard.

[@juliepowell4407]

Was blessed to have heard these gentlemen perform twice. The only thing that would have been truly magical, is if they did the concerts at local cathedral, St Cecilia's, with it's incredible acoustics. She is patron saint of music.⛪🎶

[@pdcub5]

Please, Please include this on your next album, it exquisitely beautiful. I've listened to other versions of this piece but yours is by far the best.

[@ryanpeplinski1884]

I really like the subtle tonic and dominant droning pedal tone!

[@Hanfgurkenhasser]

I've always been a sucker for really deep, low basses...but those countertenors brought me to tears. Such a soft yet rich tone, such immaculate vocal control with the little trills, such a beautiful blend of voices. Chanticleer is truly on another level when it comes to this. Insanely well done, everyone.

[@arcadiaokenstaff8930]

this is the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard

[@carlhiggs2608]

Simply stunning! Like being transported to another (better) world.

[@niborealestate2630]

Wow, this is real art, and thinking about the meaning of this song, incredible

[@maddymuche7919]

You're all flawless

[@canaussiecaterpiller6799]

Awesome song! was i the only one with chills the whole song?

[@ellenmaccarrone4936]

Exquisite. Perhaps we Americans crave ancient music that we don't always produce at such a high caliber? Joy this day in the Covid Era. Dec. 24, 2022

[@tobiasneal1574]

It was unexpected. Amazing and beautiful.Thank you. 🙏

[@smileawhile3788]

Mesmerizing. Soul stirring. I believe Hildegard herself would be enchanted

[@sharmilahoffman6179]

So awesome and hauntingly beautiful! all voices as one voice. Thank you.

[@ladomi7962]

Stunning!So wonderful!Fantastic rendition!Many thanks!

[@TomokoAbe_]

Simply magnificent!

[@joanwiebe3654]

Beyond years of musical excellence! Thank you

[@warrendoe2164]

Just amazing counter tenor voices. Off to find more about Chanticleer.

[@sirtom23]

That was simply exquisite.

[@98Castaway]

I've missed you guys!

[@LeahRose_]

Beautiful song, beautiful voices :)

[@binomialgirl]

wow. i think i'll start every day with this so I am one with the universe. amazing amazing

[@musicloverkeke3314]

Beautiful .......

[@bentestrong2101]

Gorgeous and so well done! Thank you -

[@petey6467]

O frondens virga in tua nobilitate stans sicut aurora procedit: nunc gaude et letare et nos debiles dignare a mala consuetudine liberare atque manum tuam porrige ad erigendum nos. Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio et nunc et semper et in secula seculorum. Amen.

[@blakepoteat1554]

What texture does this piece begin in? And when in the recording does it change?

[@barbarasmith6005]

No translation?

[@diegoalbelo9033]

@@barbarasmith6005 oh branch standing in your nobility as the dawn advances now rejoice and be glad and we deign to be weak bad practice release and extend your hand to get up. to get up. (ad erigendum nos) repeatedly

[@karlettinos]

Great music por a great performance!

[@rada.dagaz2024]

Божественно красиво!!!!! благодарю вас!

[@TDFMonster40K]

Can we just pause for a moment and slow clap for this vocal magicrey

[@arcadiaokenstaff8930]

I just watched the film vision about Hildegard and it was awesome I highly recommend it.

[@maxsegali5588]

Fantastic performance!

[@Poohmaster2]

How beautiful.

[@ryanmcdermott657]

Today is the Feast of St Hildegaard of Bingen. St Hildegaard, pray for us.

[@MrCopyrat]

this is the best Bingen variation i ever came across.

[@aerden2]

That's the sound of my jaw dropping.

[@talvela100]

wow fantastic

[@tinotcg5815]

amazing.

[@TarotDomina]

Brilliant perfection

[@grupoyawarete5321]

Que surpreendente !!! Nunca imaginei que essa linda música pudesse ser cantada por homens !!! Simplesmente MARAVILHOSO !!!

[@hudsonbailey674]

Divinity in flesh, now in Chanticleer, in the Middle Ages, Holy Hildegard.

[@MarinaLaduda]

I'm enchanted!

[@corlisscrabtree3647]

Thank You

[@lovebugzz6190]

My favorite of all time 😎💗👍🤟🙏

[@jessicawalker2877]

amazing

[@madkea4807]

Stunning

[@beard6888]

We are singing this for All state choir next year (high school treble)

[@sadgirl8765]

Умнички! Очень хорошо спели! ^_^

[@chrissforza6405]

Gorgeous.

[@halloufbouneb169]

Flawless!!

[@MegaZeroSeven]

Enchanting

[@sofiapierro1431]

Bello non si finisce mai di conoscere......

[@cherryblossom2811]

THIS IS MUSIC

[@ElsCoppens]

Onwaarschijnlijk mooi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@129atlas]

good vocal piece in the early music era

[@esthermacy5627]

WOW!!!!

[@user-yd2fx7cu2t]

힐데가르드곡 영상 중에서도 가장 좋아하는 영상 중 하나에요 앨범이 있다면 꼭 사고싶어요

[@jlonack1041]

i opened 3 tabs and started them staggered - a buffet!

[@polekat1066]

perfect

[@Ladomila]

SUBLIME!THANKS!

[@luxlikes]

can anyone recommend songs like this??? This is so gorgeous

[@luismazzeo9006]

There are many to recommend, it occurs to me at this moment O Jesulein suss O Jesulein mild interpreted by the same group, it gives you goosebumps. Greetings

[@devlincolleen]

Wow.

[@GetDangledGaming]

+Colleen Devlin whoa

[@ewelinarzezinska9936]

piękne

[@HotChip343]

Woah...

[@Oona707]

Wow

[@MrCookie710]

WHO is Here because of PAINT?

[@makaylaf.562]

Me

[@potatopancakes1706]

hello, samw here

[@theartoflearning5961]

Me too

[@isabellecotton6626]

Me

[@renaultluk6376]

yup

[@blakepoteat1554]

What texture does this piece begin in? And when in the recording does it change?

[@SR-nm7cz]

Is there an MP3 of this that may be purchased please?

[@ZombieLeo94]

is there a string quartet version of this? 🤔

[@quackityquack87]

Holy Flipping Flip Flip!

[@laurabuckner4484]

I'm dead. I love this so much.

[@y0urs03pic]

PAINT, Anyone !?

[@coemgenus6251]

The tremolo at 0:37, 0:43, 0:56, 1:06, 1:25, 1:39 sounds like it could be an oriscus in the source music. Can anyone verify?

[@ofirstroh]

Oriscus has it's origins in gregorian chant, seems like you're right to me!

[@ilfiniol]

No, it's a quilisma.

[@BlackSheepDog1]

What is the vocal technique he uses at :57 called?

[@hughvane]

Tremolo.

[@MedicineofSound]

Does anyone know what instrument is making that mysterious drone sound in the background?

[@blakepoteat1554]

What texture does this piece begin in? And when in the recording does it change?

[@chrstopherblighton-sande2981]

The human voice is making that drone sound. Watch the men who look like they aren't singing and now and then you'll see them take a breath to continue to hold the lower notes.

[@barbarasmith6005]

Thanks for asking that question; I was wondering myself--is the drone from an instrument or voices?

[@adamkosmos]

its a pity they dont have countratenor with

[@chantgregorien5509]

Un peu plus de legato dans cette monodie serait magnifique.

[@stargazer7870]

are 1098-1179 the years where these songs originated?

[@joshuaburrows7363]

Kurose Chan no that was how long she lived

[@traftonstakes1553]

Joshua Burrows which is insane for that time.

[@karlettinos]

Are polyphonic moments originally composed by Ildegard, or are they an elaboration of Chanticleer?

[@phillipaburgess293]

An elaboration, as is the drone.

[@anne-mariegarner6004]

YEET

[@jlonack1041]

... and for desert a fourth , and then - enjoy :D

[@tunafeeshy3170]

what language is this in

[@MinMinn192]

Latin.

[@elijahgerard3425]

Specifically a dialect of Latin the Composer invented.

[@saragiacomelli9491]

It's Latin!

[@TadRaunch]

Might be Spanish but the Chinese guy is throwing me off

[@cpt.taselbymc8400]

Tad - It's Latin, a dialect created by Hildegard von Bingen.

[@flaviaabreu3079]

Opa

[@jakegreene6074]

Kinda sounds like Halo

[@d.ingleberry9635]

You mean Halo sounds like this. This was written a thousand years before Halo and the musical style goes back even further lol.

[@joshuaburrows7363]

But two octaves higher