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O frondens virga

by Ann Moss

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When cellist Trace Johnson and I first began our exploration of Hildegard's composition, O frondens virga, we talked about how his drone track might evoke the experience of walking in the forest. The soundscape that Trace created is beyond anything I could have imagined. Layers of baroque cello conjure dappled sunlight falling through gently rustling leaves. In a clearing stands a solitary, magnificent tree. We are moved to stop and gaze in wonder, breathing in the forest sounds and damp, earthy air. Gentle breezes from Justin Ouellet's viola waft through the scene, enlivening our meditative trance.

Today, in celebration of St. Hildegard Day, please accept this track as my gift — to all who treasure our beautiful, natural world.

lyrics

O leafy branch,
standing in your nobility
as the dawn breaks forth:
now rejoice and be glad
and deign to set us frail ones
free from evil habits
stretch forth your hand and lift us up.
Unto ages of ages, Amen

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released June 24, 2022
Hildegard von Bingen - words and music
Ann Moss - vocals
Trace Johnson - cello
Justin Ouellet - viola

Vocals recorded by Alberto Hernandez in Berkeley, CA
Cello recorded by Trace Johnson in Madison, WI
Viola recorded by Justin Ouellet in Sacramento, CA
Edited and mixed by Alberto Hernandez, Alberto Hernandez Audio, Berkeley, CA
Assistant editor, Justin Ouellet
Chant transcribed by Beverly R. Lomer and edited by Barbara Newman
Text translation by Nathaniel M. Campbell
Mastered by BZ Lewis, Studio 132, Oakland, CA
Produced by Ann Moss and Justin Ouellet

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I'm a vocalist, teaching artist, and champion of contemporary composition. My artistic mission is to lift up new and contemporary vocal literature to serve as narrative for the hard to speak about issues of our times. I perform and collaborate with a dynamic array of composers, chamber ensembles and orchestras. ... more

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