Arts: Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was a German nun, mysti…

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Did you know? Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was a German nun, mystic and composer. Her work is the oldest music in the world for which we know the composer's name. She wrote 77 pieces — forgotten for centuries and only rediscovered in the 20th century on recordings.

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Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) was a German nun, mystic and composer. Her work is the oldest music in the world for which we know the composer's name. She wrote 77 pieces — forgotten for centuries and only rediscovered in the 20th century on recordings.

Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) was een Duitse non, mystica én componiste. Haar werk is de oudste muziek ter wereld waarvan we de naam van de componist weten. Ze schreef 77 stukken — eeuwenlang vergeten en pas in de 20e eeuw weer ontdekt op opnames.

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