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