Cannell, Laura
Rituals Of Hildegard Reimagined
Exposed and raw, Laura Cannell's 2024 album is an offering of contemporary minimalism to a 12th century composer, a thank you to a lost uncle and a way to process an anxiety disorder. The music feels ancient as she breaks down and reconstructs selected music by the 12th Century polymath Hildegard von Bingen alongside her own compositions. The 12-track album is performed on bass recorders, a 12-string knee harp, delay pedal and sparse layering, conjuring a bridge to connect the centuries. 'The Rituals Of Hildegard Reimagined' was improvised and recorded in single takes.