Jonathan Knapp wrote of "A feather on the breath of God" by Gothic Voices: >This recording is probably the finest available of Bingen's music, and of >the genre. The solo work by Emma Kirkby makes it even more attractive. >It should be in everyone's collection. As Mr. Deacon (who's opinion is always of value) thinks I overstate the case for Ms. Norman's 4 last songs record, 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! Kevin