The Telling: Vision
The Imagined Testimony of Hildegard von Bingen
Add to my Calendar 25-10-2018 19:30 25-10-2018 21:30 36 The Telling: Vision Blurring the boundaries of drama/concert, Vision explores the extraordinary life of the visionary medieval abbess Hildegard of Bingen, alongside her haunting and distinctive chant. Vision aims to give an insight into the painful and visceral visionary experiences Hildegard suffered throughout her life. It is “an imagined testimony” as Hildegard, read by actress Jan Chappell, lies on her deathbed, revisiting and re-experiencing meaningful episodes from her past. St Clement’s Church, Hastings DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Clement’s Church
Swan Terrace/High St
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3ES
England
Programme
Clare Norburn – Vision
Performers
The Telling
Programme Note
Blurring the boundaries of drama/concert, Vision explores the extraordinary life of the visionary medieval abbess Hildegard of Bingen, alongside her haunting and distinctive chant.
Vision aims to give an insight into the painful and visceral visionary experiences Hildegard suffered throughout her life. It is “an imagined testimony” as Hildegard, read by actress Jan Chappell, lies on her deathbed, revisiting and re-experiencing meaningful episodes from her past.