Hildegard von Bingen was a 12th-century Benedictine abbess, composer, philosopher, and botanist and the first-named female composer in music history. While most women in 12th-century Germany were not taught to read or write, Hildegard penned three volumes of theology, composed music for liturgy, created a musical morality play, and illustrated manuscripts. This June, Portland Bach Experience presents “Hildegard Reanimated: Vision in Vision,” a multimedia salon concert featuring Hildegarde’s music performed by The Pandora Consort and projected images of her artwork animated by Cate Duckwall. Join conductor and musicologist Dr. Emily Isaacson, and the musicians of Pandora Consort, for “Hildegard Understood,” a deep dive into the life and works of this trailblazing composer and theologian. Free and open to the public.

Participation in this series is free. To register, call the OLLI office at 207-780-4406. Attendance is limited to 50 participants. Hosted in partnership with Classical Uprising and The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. This series leads up to the Portland Bach Experience Hildegard Reanimated: Vision in Vision salon concert on June 5 in Cape Elizabeth and June 7 in Bath. Seminar participants will receive a discount code to purchase tickets for the salon.