Hildegard of Bingen: De Spiritu Sancto (Holy Spirit, The Quickener Of Life)

Hildegard of Bingen (German: Hildegard von Bingen; Latin: Hildegardis Bingensis; c. 1098 - 17 September 1179), also known as Saint Hildegard and the Sibyl of the Rhine, was a German Benedictine abbess and polymath active as a writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, visionary, and as a medical writer and practitioner during the High Middle Ages. She is one of the best-known composers of sacred monophony, as well as the most recorded in modern history. She has been considered by scholars to be the founder of scientific natural history in Germany.
Hildegard's convent elected her as Magistra (mother superior) in 1136. She founded the monasteries of Rupertsberg in 1150 and Eibingen in 1165. Hildegard wrote theological, botanical, and medicinal works, as well as letters, hymns, and antiphons for the liturgy. She wrote poems and supervised miniature illuminations in the Rupertsberg manuscript of her first work, Scivias. There are more surviving chants by Hildegard than by any other composer from the entire Middle Ages, and she is one of the few known composers to have written both the music and the words. One of her works, the Ordo Virtutum, is an early example of liturgical drama and arguably the oldest surviving morality play. She is noted for the invention of a constructed language known as Lingua Ignota.
St. Stanislav Girls’ Choir of the Diocesan Classical Gymnasium is among the best European choirs led by charismatic conductor Helena Fojkar Zupančič.
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St. Stanislav Girls’ Choir of the Diocesan Classical Gymnasium
Conductor: Helena Fojkar Zupančič
Music: St. Hildegard of Bingen:
Caritas abundant in Omnia (Love Aboundeth in All Things)
soloist: Julija Skobe
O Virtus Sapientiae (O Virtue of Wisdom)
Translation: Tog Hoath, Neža Karlin
First Sopranos:
Pavlovič Arina
Mavrič Ana
Poredoš Jana
Suhodolnik Lucija
Skobe Julija
Otrin Eva
Rakar Polona
Strmčnik Ana
Lebar Anamarija
Novak Tonka
Second Sopranos:
Briški Katarina
Kumar Lea
Čarman Jasna
Zajec Ana
Avsenik Polona
Penko Neža
Vintar Zala
Dominko Diana
Martinjak Ruta
Škraba Eva Lucija
First altos:
Banko Marjeta
Škaler Eliška
Klavžar Lonja
Ivanc Elizabeta
Purnat Jasna
Lanišek Ema
Pirnat Eva
Brenčič Rahela
Šnajder Ana
Second altos:
Petrovič Josipina Julija
Grum Anka
Kavčič Lucija
Klobučar Klara
Sojar Ana Marija
Movrin Iva
Demšar Zala
Robnik Maja
A selection of Hildegard's poems and tutoring in medieval singing: dr. Katarina Šter
Motion designer: Barbara Kanc
Musicians:
Percussion, Hurdy-Gurdy, Tempura: Janez Jocif
Fidel: Tilen Udovič
Gothic Harp: Urška Rihteršič
Recorder: Una Košir
Conceptual and artistic manager of the project:
Helena Fojkar Zupančič
Costume designer:
Irena Tomažin
makeup and dressing assistance:
Petra Skubic, Zala Klavs, Lea Ložak
Logistics: Jože Iskra Peter Ogorevc
Cathering: Gregor Ostanek
Production Crew:
Music producer:
Boris Rener
Balance Engineer and mastering: Iztok Zupan
Director of photography:
Juš Hrastnik
Primož Zevnik
Cameras:
Andraž Žigart
Matej Zagorc
Tadej Pernuš
Jan Presker
Juš Hrastnik
Primož Zevnik
Remote controlled camera
Matej Zagorc
Camera assistant
Jan Presker
Illuminator
Domain of Lušin
Tadej Pernuš
Lighting programmer
Sebastjan Zavrl
Construction of Scenography:
Gašper Polajžar
Domen Kovaček
Stage workers:
Goran Veselinović
Jan Novak
Borut Jalšovec
Nace Tomato
Darjan Vidmar
Stage constructions
Rok Zavrl (STRC)
Lighting equipment
Event Lighting
Stage equipment
MB Grip
elevator
RIWAL d.o.o.
Security
David Champaigne
Benjamin Bogovic
Material manager:
Jakob Zevnik
Editorial and color:
Primož Zevnik
Production manager
Gal Nagode
Producer:
Juš Hrastnik
Asisstant director:
Juš Hrastnik
Director and producer:
Primož Zevnik
Special thanks to The Society of Jesus Ljubljana and father Tomaž Mikuš, and special thanks to Ljubljana City Mayor: Zoran Janković
Special thanks to Archdiocese Ljubljana and auxiliary bishop Msgr. dr. Franc Šuštar
Recorded in cinema quality in St. Joseph Church, Poljane Ljubljana Slovenia
Productions: TAJUS, PPZ
About St. Jospeh National Shrine:
Built with the gifts of the Slovenian people, the church had to wait a long time for the interior to be arranged. In May 1941, a magnificent main altar with a statue of St. Jožef (made by sculptor Božidar Pengov). But this decoration only enriched the church for a short time. In 1949, the post-war authorities confiscated it, together with the two houses and all other property, in the pursuit of the Jesuits. On April 23, 1949, the two priests took the Blessed Sacrament to the cathedral. The next day, Holy Sunday, the bells no longer invited us to worship... During the visit of John Paul II. in 1996, it was returned again and now it is renewed waiting for the blessing. It housed a film studio in the post-war years. It was rebuilt and damaged, so the state restored it and returned it to its former beauty.

[@heatherh3750]

My 32yo son took his own life 24.4.24. He was a gifted musician and a committed Christian. Only 3 days before he died we had talked of Hildegard of Bingen and he encouraged me to listen to any of her work. I have now. Thank you.

[@zevnikov]

Oh my God. My deep condolences. Take care dear Heather. I am in tears now. Next video of Hildegard will be dedicated to him. What was his name?

[@heatherh3750]

His name is Jonathan. He was a gifted musician and committed Christian - I pray that he’s with his God now. Thank you.

[@zevnikov]

@@heatherh3750 Take care dear Heather. I am also a father of my 20 years old son. Next video of Hildegard will be dedicated to Jonathan. Hugs to you and your family.

[@Erik_Thygesen]

I lost my friend Johan to suicide two years ago. I asked God to bring him back and I pray the Lord will resurrect your son and also bring him back to life. Amen

[@heatherh3750]

Thank you, I trust your friend is now at peace

[@IRELAND_MY_LOVE]

This is a piece of heaven. When I die, my pleading for mercy, my thankfulness for the gift of life, and this beauty is what I want to surrender as I give my soul to Jesus and Mary.

[@k8eekatt]

Don't wait. Give Jesus your soul now and have new life

[@Christine-uj6xj]

Wunderbar - ein wahres Geschenk für diese Weltenzeit🙏🌟🌈💞

[@patriziademarco7126]

Bellissimo pensiero ❤

[@alejandrofunes]

Hermoso, me deja sin palabras. Es una obra que muestra la inspiración de la Santa y sabia Hildegarde

[@franciscoaguilar8332]

❤

[@neilnash-huggins8180]

Here for prayer and respite from the newsreels. May our dear Lord spread His just peace throughout the world.

[@Angel-by1ni]

Amen

[@yippee8570]

How wonderful to hear a hurdy gurdy alongside choral singing. Very otherworldly!

[@Cinderella227]

Holy Spirit heartfelt singing. All praise to Almighty God. 👍🏻✝️🙏🏻❤️

[@Edward-jn5pl]

Listening at 1 a.m. on Good Friday 2024. Sending love to all and especially to these wonderful musicians, and to Hildegard.

[@raymondomagnificent1221]

Truly moving. May God bless these young ladies ❤

[@Angel-by1ni]

An all of the world!

[@secretgarden3555]

Some of the girls feel the deeper meaning of Hildegards message. You can see it at their faces. I'm really happy about this. RIP holy Hildegard! You are still a great inspiration in our times.❤

[@ascensionjimenez567]

La VOZ humana es el instrumento más perfecto que existe en el mundo musical.

[@christinedevilleneuve7556]

Il y a aussi les rossignols 😇

[@gracesemenzato8743]

Celestial 🛐❤

[@ricardobarreroflorez3380]

Paco de Lucía, decía lo mismo que tu.....❤

[@jennifernathalylunahurtado576]

Really from Heaven. And how beautiful sounds that wonderful instrument...make me feel peace!

[@christinebisson4536]

Sainte Hildegarde de BINGEN Priez pour Nous… Protégez Nous… Alléluia et Amen 🙏💟😇💒💙🤍❤️♍️💟✝️😇💒🙏

[@maciejkwiatkowski7558]

Thanks to you and Hildegard, we can find ourselves in another world, thank you very much!

[@beatamajchrzak3690]

Jest pięknie jak w przedsionku niebios ,Św. Hildegarda módl się za nami

[@frederickpile3599]

Necromancy. Daniel 12:2 Ecclesiastes 9...

[@juanantoniosanchez6216]

Dios bendiga y reconforte a todos los cristianos del mundo, que el espíritu santo sea sobre nosotros y nos guíe en estos tiempos de tribulación

[@maryandrew3109]

Amén

[@raulbaquero5081]

PAZ Y BIEN HNO !! 🙏😁

[@juanamariamorenoperez2910]

Muchísimas gracias por esta interpretación fabulosa, las chicas están virtuosa mente vestidas, con un decoro que no hay hoy, ojalá esta Santa sea mucho más leída y conocida en la actualidad. Hay recuperar nuestras perlas enterradas. Gracias, Dios les bendiga! 💖

[@andrearodgers5879]

Ethereal. Lovely. What the world needs to hear right now....

[@nierika4322]

Thank you for this celestial moment 🤩🤩🤩

[@porteghislaine2940]

Magnifique merci Ste Hildegarde j en avais vraiment besoin .la musique m a fait bcp de bien . Je l aurais écouté des heures . Priez pour moi Ste Hildegarde j ai tellement besoin d etre aidé. Merci merci.

[@kamehouseboxing7142]

St. Hildegard pray for us !

[@adammichael16]

Le seigneur sois avec vous.

[@magorzatadorecka8979]

Miło zobaczyć, że odzywa i ciągle trwa zainteresowanie dziedzictwem Chrześcijańskim wśród młodych pokoleń. Wspaniałe! Wspieramy! Piękne wykonanie!❤

[@francescarotolo2505]

Santa Ildegarda di Bingen prega per me e la mia famiglia, che lo Spirito Santo ci illumini sempre amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@Rainerjgs]

Was für zauberhafte junge Mädels, die mit ihren reinen Seelen, ihren edlen Gestalten und ihren so überaus liebenswerten anmutigen Gesichtern uns ein so beglückendes Wohlgefallen schenken, wofür man dem lieben Gott nichtl genug danken und aus frohem Herzen lobpreisen kann!

[@a.n.4470]

Es sieht eher fake aus. Singe auch als Sopranstimme in einem Chor, aber leider sieht es mehr nach Show aus, als nach echter Gesangslage. :(

[@morrisminors9750]

Listening to this by pure serendipity as I write my parish Pentecost newsletter. Beautiful.

[@alffernandez4816]

Qué bello! Hildegard von Bingen es sublime❤

[@kleintheresienhilfswerk_KTHW]

Sauber und schön - in jeder Hinsicht: himmlisch! Danke. Kommt uns besuchen!!!

[@silviarojas5674]

Escucharlas me hace sentir en el cielo, ¡¡QUÉ SUBLIME!! VEN ESPÍRITU, VEN.

[@kma3647]

People love to dump on religion, but religion has inspired some of the greatest works of art known to humanity. That's not restricted to any one religion either. The understanding that we are small within the enormity of the universe, but that we do have a purpose, if we strive to seek it evokes a powerful good in people. Listening to something like this, you can't help but be overwhelmed by a sense of peace. What an amazing gift to be able to offer through the ages: calm amidst the chaos. Beautiful performance by a beautiful choir. Thank you for sharing it!

[@MrLostmouse]

I couldn't have said it better.

[@resignationify]

People dump on religion because it has been used as a way of manipulating people's hearts and minds. Into subservience, violence, war, fear and hatred of others etc... practiced lovingly, religions can also be a source of inspiration and connection to divine creation. Hildegard was notable for being one of the only female composers of the time, and one of the only ones to compose music for female singers... imagine how much more beautiful music like this would exist if women had not been deemed inferior and subservient by this same religion

[@netcurtains]

​@@resignationifynot facts just your uneducated woke opinion

[@raz-vh9rd]

Your opinion is just as bad ,if not worse

[@reynagarcia6065]

Divino Espíritu Santo de Dios Omnipotente Derrama tus dones y que florezcan especialmente en nuestros jóvenes que se han alejado de ti . Tus iglesias vacías de jóvenes . Señor Ten piedad. Que tú Espíritu Santo los atraiga hacia a ti hacia tu Santidad y divinidad . Fiat siempre

[@LucienMarine]

In her brief, luminous hymn, De Spiritu Sancto, the twelfth century Rhineland mystic Hildegard von Bingen celebrates the universal life force, endlessly animating and regenerating as it dances through all forms to pervade the whole of nature. Influences on music include the sonic tapestry of the Gospel and the Church for man to be merciful to God. This Christian spiritual renewal is a blessing. *Lucien*

[@dspondike]

I got to teach music history for 15 years. I always loved teaching Hildegard.

[@sandiefox44]

So amazingly sang how they coincides with each other n mostly 2 how beautifully they look with those gorgeous dress very old school marvels beauty of God Creation thnxs 2 God .. .... JESUS N MARY SAVE many Souls n convert them grant us Mercy n Peace n Clemence to our world be at peace everyone n blessing ....

[@anjakorte-mensch5540]

Heilende Stimmen und Klänge von Gott inspiriert. Ich habe in der Ernährung auch viel von Hildegard gelernt.

[@user-gl9jd3ih8h]

Warm greetings from Australia 🦘 Music is the great PEACE maker. Beautiful voices. Thank you for posting. Good luck. ❤

[@thephotographer9239]

Absolutely fantastic, I don't know what they're singing but it feeds my soul, wish I could hear it in my journey to eternity.

[@zevnikov]

Dear photographer. Just turn subtitles on. There is an icon for it.

[@soniaapiau9546]

Que Belleza, Todo lo de Dios es tan Bello Sublime, no hay comparación con Nada ,Dios Bendiga esas jóvenes, voces espectaculares, para Dios Toda la Gloria la Honra el Honor ,TE Alabo Por Siempre Padre Hijo Espíritu Santo, ❤❤❤

[@hannodearing1366]

In terms of culture, Slovenia is a superpower, and you feel that in this video 👏

[@PeregrinoE]

En serio eso es lo único que sientes en este vídeo? Pues qué pena

[@immaculatakanokova4727]

😮8Nadherne !

[@yazmin9842]

But Hildegard was German

[@shaetteb1272]

I'm Canadian what's Slovenian that I would know because so far your claim lacks proof. All I know about Slovenia is your somewhere between Italy and Russia. Not an insult genuinely curious, are y'all Baltic, Slavic or something else.

[@GaiusPrimusMatius]

​@@shaetteb1272In general, we are Slavs, but in a way "Germanized"...Slovenia was under the Holy Roman Empire for 1000 years and therefore Germanic culture plays a huge role..only the border area with Italy was more under Italian influence.. . Slovenia was under Yugoslav rule for only 73 years, which is why people perceive it as a Balkan country, but it is not at all, neither genetically, nor culturally, nor geographically...Slovenia is a highly developed country and ranks 13th among 50 European countries in quality of life....17. in the world for the quality of life....The human development index is 23rd in the world before countries like Austria, France, Italy,...Slovenia borders Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia, so it is far from Russia. ....it would only take me 2 hours to Venice....I am from Piran, a beautiful medieval city with Venetian architecture....Slovenia is one of the safest and cleanest countries in the world.....In 2017 it was the capital Ljubljana ranked 1st for the greenest capital in Europe and in the same year, Slovenia and Norway were ranked 1st in the world for the most suitable country to raise children...enjoy...peace and love ❤ ❤❤❤ ❤

[@iamahorsenut7541]

Beautiful. Heavenly. God be with you

[@DiegoCardonaMusic]

Ohhhhh wowwww alguien duda que esto sea de inspiración divina?

[@Akenaton-fm8vt]

MAGNÍFICO CORO CELESTIAL.🕊️🌈⭐🪐.GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR. .LA SINFONÍA PERFECTA..PUREZA DE CORAZÓN!!!⭐🕊️🌈💐

[@marianchacon5289]

SIMPLY EXQUISITE!!! BEAUTIFUL ANGELIC VOICES!!! TQ KINDLY. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@constanceelizabeth9943]

Absolutely beautiful❤️ They’re angels here on earth🎶❤️

[@monicageronimi9505]

Meraviglioso!!!!! Bravissime

[@luciprado2812]

Mulheres lindas , bem vestidas ,com lindas vozes e cantando pra Deus , parecem anjos louvando o Senhor.

[@rossanagiolo9249]

Dovremmo riempire il nostro cuore, la nostra mente , la nostra anima , di queste melodie celestiali ❤

[@eveaslan1001]

Soo true indeed 😍

[@tepunktvaupunkt7984]

Wunderschön! Die Stimmen, die Ausgestaltung! Danke aus Deutschland! lepa! Glasovi, dizajn! Hvala iz Nemčije!

[@marianchacon5289]

ABSOLUTAMENTE MÚSICA EXQUISITA, UNA PRESENTACIÓN QUÉ PRODUCE PAZ Y SERENIDAD ALIMENTO PARA EL CORAZÓN E ESPÍRITU. ME TRANSPORTA A UNA DIMENSIÓN ANGÉLICAL. MIL GRACIAS!! ❤❤❤

[@user-xh6ti3qf5e]

Thank you for this beautiful composition, it warms the soul ❤!

[@NishaManekMD]

Oh. My. Goodness. Breathtaking!

[@tb6884]

thank you for raising our frequency

[@Rainerjgs]

What magical young girls, with their pure souls, their noble figures and their extremely lovable, graceful faces give us such a happy pleasure, for which we cannot thank the good God enough and praise it from a happy heart!

[@ColtraneTaylor]

Keep it in your pants, Christian brother.

[@xPsIXx]

This is an incredibly creepy comment.

[@jjk1443]

Touchingly beautiful

[@user-jv4so3mr5p]

Hermosa composición músical y excelente coro. Felicitaciones

[@cathygenies9873]

Douceur à mon cœur ❤️, louons le Seigneur !

[@letiziaamore717]

Mi sono commossa😭😭😭sublimi voci angeliche🙏🙏🙏🌀💋🌀

[@elsazondeconchita6639]

Hermosa música en verdad,

[@armandocuellar6379]

Just beautiful, heavenly. Thanks 🙏

[@angelicafalconordonez3139]

Bellísimo. Saludos desde Ecuador, hispamoamérica

[@dianaroggero9287]

Escuchar ese cantar angelical... Gracias

[@maisymcdarbystanovich8913]

Thank you for this Holy moment

[@blue9808]

Thanks a lot from Spain with all our love

[@HearITTMAtrix]

Incredible and Divine Chant Merci from France for this whole Beauté if Sounds 🙏🙏🙏🌈🌍🌄☀️❤️

[@therealitycollective9456]

Cool tree of life

[@AntonioBrites-sb8ur]

GLORIA AO PAI AO FILHO E AO ESPIRITO SANTO, COMO ERA NO PRINCIPIO AGORA E SEMPRE, AMEM. Agradecemos bastante as disponíbilidades espirituis pra o bem comum.

[@goonercestlavie]

Très pur, bravo. Hautes voix unies

[@luismartinez-hd8rj]

Sublime. Son ángeles

[@freeone6151]

Beautiful ❤

[@malc121]

So beautifully performed 👏🏻👍❤️

[@Quandononesistevaniente]

Very... Very... Good..!!!! Renzo Florence Italy

[@PeregrinoE]

Un maravilloso regalo para el alma

[@pazleonzamudio2478]

Música del Cielo Hermosísima ❤

[@eusebioolivares3038]

Es un gran regalo que nos llegue esta maravillosa música. Porque calma y limpia los sentimientos. Allí, donde llegue su armonía, no puede haber pensamientos o actos destructivos. Muchas gracias.

[@reginaclarke3401]

Gorgeous. Powerful. Thank you.

[@yolandasosa371]

So Angelic and beautiful❤

[@isabelladutkiewicz5749]

Bardzo wzruszajace i piekne!!!!! Z Argientyny....❤❤

[@NoraLuzCalugas]

Angelic🌐🏘🌎🏆😊🎼Choir, Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus📻Voices, Sanctuary

[@Ullagmba9]

BEUTIFUL

[@hectorhelgueta369]

Es un gran regalo encontrarme con este video es una maravilla escucharlo, me ha transmitido mucha paz y espetanza. Saludos y felicitaciones ❤❤❤

[@Selbn236]

Hermosas voces

[@soniamaramoreira1528]

Muito Lindo! ❤🇧🇷

[@micheldaillet8144]

wonderful thank you

[@johnsmith-qt1rb]

such a visionary , beautifully sung

[@leticiamedina2859]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏 Gloria a Dios 🙏🙏🙏

[@niuldo]

Belle e giovani voci!!.... Si sente che c'è un ottimo studio dietro 👏👏

[@michelsqueren8759]

Sublime!

[@gladysmulligan3777]

Wonderful purity of musical aspiration thank you

[@Seahorse1414]

Wonderful !

[@sandygardiner6433]

Great voices beautiful choir❤️🙏🇨🇦

[@fernandocalmet5158]

Gracias Santa Hidelgarda, que bello.

[@vperera2153]

Heavenly ❤️

[@user-qw9hu9ti7b]

Un pedazo del cielo en latierra Gracias Señor por dejarnos oír estás maravillas❤

[@juliocesarduarte6001]

Cuando mi corazon se conmueve al ver como se manifiesta el espiritu santo q mi alma se eleva al cielo ; paz ; camino y vida eterna gracias

[@yves-noel-mariegonnet1043]

Magnifique! Un grand Merci!

[@user-il9pr2wm1p]

Слава Богу в Европе ещё есть такие девушки, очень милые и приятные

[@frederickpile3599]

Joel 2;28-30, acts 2...

[@sylviedurochat721]

Magnifique merci beaucoup 🕊🙏

[@blondellemarie-jeanne3845]

Ces psalmodies sont magnifiques . Elles pacifient l esprit, l âme et les voix sont angeliques❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@martader9581]

Csodálatos! ❤

[@user-wu3sj7id1n]

Amen! Amen! It is right to give him Thanks and Praise. ❤❤❤

[@EmmaLanik13]

Such a pure beautiful sound. Bless all those in europe who hold onto their musical and cultural traditions. Never let them go as it is what makes you unique.❤❤❤

[@paolaasprea]

Que belleza

[@olgamariaarangomoreno1447]

Gracias gracias gracias ! Sublime !

[@iciarmartinezsoriazu749]

Trasmite serenidad y paz. Gracias

[@juanmgonzalez1961]

Hermoso y profundo canto, gracias 🙏😇