58. An extraordinary life and timeless music: Hildegard of Bingen – one of the first known composers

Visionary, mystic, scientist, naturalist, medic, nun and more: Hildegard of Bingen, born in 1098, is also one of the very first known composers – and savvy enough to preserve her legacy! Her life was extraordinary in any era and her music is timeless, moving and special:

Listening time = 17mins (intro 7′, music 10′)

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