[NEohioPAL] Hildegard of Bingen (in person) Sunday, OCtober 9th 2 p.m. FREE

[Judith Higbee]

*HILDEGARD OF BINGEN AND THE LIVING LIGHT *will be performed by acclaimed
singer Linn Maxwell at *Church of the Saviour in Cleveland Heights on Sunday
October 9, 2011 at 2 p.m. *This *free* concert is co-sponsored by the Myers
Lecture Series and Arts in the Cathedral – both part of the ministry of
Church of the Saviour.


*How often does one get a glimpse into the life of a monastic nun from the
12th century?* International mezzo-soprano Linn Maxwell presents her
exceptional play, *Hildegard of Bingen and the Living Light*, about the
German Abbess Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), who was moreover the first
known woman composer. Way ahead of her time -- in a male-dominated world,
Hildegard challenged the established authority of the Church, both
philosophically and musically. Accompanying herself on authentic medieval
instruments including organistrum and medieval harp, Linn Maxwell performs
seven of Hildegard’s original songs. Actual letters and writings transport
us to the turbulent times of the Crusades in Western Europe. Hildegard’s
timeless message of faith, spiritual truth, healing of body and soul, and
caring for the earth is more urgent today than ever.

Church of the Saviour is located at 2537 Lee Road, one block north of
Fairmount Boulevard in Cleveland Heights. The church has free parking and is
handicapped-accessible.  *For more information please contact Church of the
Saviour at 216-321-8880.*

*Maxwell’s performances at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe Festival garnered
outstanding reviews:*

*A Special Gem! A compellingly vivid evocation of one of the most remarkable
church women of the Middle*

* Ages, exquisitely graceful renderings of Hildegard’s sacred songs, a
trans-American tour success!  *

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                      **The Stage Newspaper (London) */ Brian G. Cooper

*Maxwell’s beautiful renderings of Hildegard’s Latin liturgical sacred songs
are spiritually*

*uplifting.
                                        **The Church of England Newspaper*

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*Linn Maxwell *is an internationally acclaimed vocal soloist whose rich and
varied career has taken her to the stages of the major orchestras, opera
companies and recital halls across the U.S. and 25 foreign countries.
*Photographs
of Linn Maxwell / Hildegard of Bingen may be downloaded at: **
www.hildegardofbingen.net*


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-- 
Judith Higbee
Director of Music
Church of the Saviour
2537 Lee Road
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
216-321-8880
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