Ordo virtutum [videorecording] = the ritual of the virtues / Hildegard of Bingen ; Petri/Visser Productions ; producer Hans Petri ; director, Ferenc van Damme.
The 12th century medieval music-drama, Ordo virtutum (The ritual of the virtues) is arguably the oldest surviving 'opera'. Sung throughout to music which combines the meditational qualities of Gregorian chant with lyrical emotional expression.
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| Other title: | Ritual of the virtues. Cassette label title: Hildegard von Bingen's Ordo virtutum. |
| Format: | Video VHS |
| Language: | Latin English |
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Princeton, N.J. :
Films for the Humanities & Sciences,
©2000.
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| Summary: | The 12th century medieval music-drama, Ordo virtutum (The ritual of the virtues) is arguably the oldest surviving 'opera'. Sung throughout to music which combines the meditational qualities of Gregorian chant with lyrical emotional expression. |
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| Item Description: | Sacred drama in plain chant. Originally released in 1997. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videocassette (71 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. |
| Format: | VHS format. |
| Production Credits: | Camera, Henri Vos. |