ORDO VIRTUTUM Hildegard of Bingen (CD)

HILDEGARD VON BINGEN
Ordo Virtutum (The Ritual of the Virtues)
 
Evelyn Tubb - soprano
Vox Animae
Michael Fields - director

1] The Virtues are greeted by the Patriarchs and Prophets.
The soul comes in innocence, and calls to the Virtues.
The Devil seduces the Soul.
 
2] Led by Humility, the Virtues sing of their powers and their solidarity against the Devil
 
3] The Soul, returns to the Virtues in penitence, seeking their aid.
 
4] The Soul returns to the Virtues, fights agianst the Devil and overcomes his power; Victory is proclaimed.
 
5] The Soul, Humility and the Virtues are joined by the Patriarchs, Prophets and other Souls imprisoned in the flesh to sing of the joy of steadfastness, and give thanks for God`s mercy.