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  • Sculpture of Hildegard of Bingen by Karlheinz Oswald, 1998, in front of Eibingen Abbey.
    Rediscovering Hildegard
    Chelsey Belt
    This hour, we’ll explore the enduring popularity of Hildegard von Bingen, and a variety of approaches to her music.
  • Ave maris stella, from Copenhagen MS Thott. 547, circa 1380.
    Ave Maris Stella
    Wendy Gillespie
    The 8th century hymn Ave maris stella--Hail! Star of the Sea--is one of the best-known examples of Marian chant, and we’ll hear some captivating settings of it this hour.