Q & A: Nwando Ebizie on Her Mystic Opera ‘Ecstasy of the Virtues’ & Hildegard von Bingen

(Photo: © Claire Shovelton) Hildegard von Bingen, the nun, mystic and polymath of the 12th century, has held a storied place in classical music as one of the earliest composers we have records of. Nearly 1,000 years on, her life continues to inspire. Now, Mahogany Opera is premiering “Ecstasy of the Virtues,” a new mystery opera by Nwando Ebizie, inspired by Hildegard’s {…}

Mar 8, 2024

Four Essential Operas by Women Composers

(Photo credit: Christophe-Abramowitz) Throughout time, women have routinely been at the bad end of the deal when it came to composing, performing, or really anything that has to do with music. However, as we now know that didn’t mean women composers, performers, critics, and everything in between didn’t exist. Actually, the opposite! Composers like Hildegard von Bingen, Barbara Strozzi, Clara {…}