The Pandora Consort returns to our Sanctuary to explore the mystical visions of 12th century composer, theologian, philosopher, botanist, and doctor, Hildegard von Bingen through her spiritual music for voice and harmonium accompanied by animated projections of her most famous divine illuminations.
Our GRRLS TO THE FRONT series continues with a recording residency and performance by The Pandora Consort of Hildegard von Bingen: Vision in Vision: Doors 7pm, Performance 7:30pm. We will be offering refreshments such as Hildegard's "Cookies of Joy" to “calm all bitterness of the heart and mind, open your heart and impaired senses, and make your mind cheerful.” Co-curated by IN-SITU Polyculture Commons.
Hildegard is an impressive figure in many regards; she was a theologian, philosopher, botanist, doctor, magistra (mother superior), and one of the first named composers of music. Hildegard experienced visions (“umbra viventis lucis” or “the reflection of the living light”) from the age of three up to her death, and many of her writings and illuminations are a result of these visions. Hildegard’s writings, visions, and music are inextricably linked in her life and philosophy. Taking inspiration from her life, Kendra Comstock, Angie Tyler, and Gina Marie Falk, weave them together in a voice and harmonium concert program focused on four of her most famous visions that influenced her spiritual philosophy. Working with visual artist Cate Duckwall to bring these visions to life, this concert features music from Hildegard’s vast oeuvre accompanied by artistic animations of key illuminations, creating a multimedia experience. GRRLS TO THE FRONT showcases empowering work by groundbreaking women composers, filmmakers, and culinary artists. This program has been made possible through generous support from the Vermont Women's Fund.
The Pandora Consort is an early music ensemble dedicated to reimagining classical music performance by integrating multimedia, interactive elements, and exploring historically under-represented repertoire. The Pandora Consort has developed three original concert programs, Vox Feminae, featuring stories of famous female heroines through female Baroque composers; The Witching Hour, a semi-staged program exploring women and witchcraft through repertoire spanning from Medieval to modern day; and Hildegard Reanimated: Vision in Vision, a program of repertoire by Hildegard von Bingen accompanied by animated projections of her most famous divine visions.
The Pandora Consort has performed on the New York State Baroque and Pegasus Early Music Young Artist Series, SoHIP Boston Summer Concert Series, the Saint James World & Early Music Series (PA), King’s Chapel Concert Series (MA), Salon Avec Moi (NYC) and the BEMF Fringe Series. In the Summer of 2024, the Pandora Consort, was the ensemble-in-residence at the Portland Bach Experience, performing works of Hildegard and Bach throughout Southern Maine. The ensemble is also committed to educating the public on lesser known early music repertoire and bringing early music to unconventional performance spaces, performing everywhere from basements, to bookstores, to homes and outdoor venues. Some highlights of the upcoming 2025-2026 season, include the Pandora Consort performing and recording Hildegard Reanimated: Vision in Vision with Vermont Public Classical Radio and premiering their new program, The Fire Within Her, an original folk opera about women’s liberation in the United States.
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