Kevin Sutton wrote:
>.. I think that to say that Gothic Voices' recording of "Feather" is
>the very finest Hildegard is a little too strong. Whereas this is a fine
>record (although when it comes to early music vocal talents, I much prefer
>Montserrat Figuras to Ms. Kirkby, I think one would be remiss if one
>didn't avail oneself (drat, what a load of pompous third personage that
>was!) to the Sequentia Hildegard recordings with the late Barbara Thorton
>as sing-ist! These are fabulous performances!
I agree but IMO the *best* recording by far of Hildegard's music is by
Catherine Schroeder. Any input? BTW: What a beautiful phrase, isn't it?
*A feather on the breath of God*. And I am a non-religious person, go
figure.
Philip